I hiked the entire Appalachian trail in a skirt!
by Karen Ide aka Instigator
(Reno, Nevada)
I've been hiking and running in skirts for 15 years, including our AT thruhike, our Tahoe Rim Trail hike, our Long Trail thruhike, and our Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
If it's cold and rainy, I just wear synthetic long johns. For the winter I even have a down skirt.
They're simply more comfortable than pants...and more hygienic.
My skirts of choice are mostly microfiber...light, quick drying, and durable, though I have some cotton/poly blend skirts that work well in the desert where I live.
I wore a wrap style on the Appalachian trail, but a longer, more conservative style for our Camino.
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Diane was a beginner hiker in 1971, and never stopped hiking. Diane founded the Hiking For Her community in 2008 to encourage female hikers, those who wanted to begin hiking as well as those who were in love with this fantastic sport already. On this website she shares expert hiking tips and recommendations, gear reviews and photos from her outdoor adventures so you can learn the necessary skills for comfort and safety on a hike. This reader supported website does not use sponsored or promoted content. There are no ad, AI generated content or photos, or paid link placements. Everything you read is based on decades of personal hiking experience in many different locations. Please enjoy these expert hiking tips as you explore what hiking offers in any weather, season or location. |
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