Complete Hiking Outfit & Hiking Essentials
Who is a hiking lover like me??? I think hiking is not only an amazing workout, but it’s a wonderful way to connect with nature and clear your mind. I try to take every Friday off during the summer to go on hikes with my family or friends. We moved to Telluride, Colorado in order to live a more outdoorsy lifestyle so it almost feels criminal not to get out and enjoy the San Juans! Plus, I like to pretend I’m Maria from “The Sound of Music.” ? Doesn’t everyone?? I’ve been in love with hiking ever since we started coming to Telluride… about 10 years ago, and there are quite a few tips I’ve picked up along the way that I think will help YOU for your upcoming mountain adventures. Find my hiking essentials below. Plus, some super helpful tips on the best hiking shoes, how to stay hydrated, and more!
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Lyme disease is becoming more prevalent and cases have been reported in nearly all states in the U.S. and in large areas in Europe and Asia, but the most common areas are the Northeast, upper Midwest and northwestern states. While Colorado is not in this area, it can cause long-term health problems and it doesn’t hurt to be cautious!
Take the following steps to prevent tick bites:
Wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts when outdoors.
Make your yard unfriendly to ticks by clearing wooded areas, keeping underbrush to a minimum, and putting woodpiles in areas with lots of sun.
Use insect repellent. One with 10 percent DEET will protect you for about 2 hours. Don’t use more DEET than what’s required for the time you’ll be outside. Don’t use it on the hands of young children or the faces of children under the age of 2 months old.
Oil of lemon eucalyptus has been shown to give the same protection as low concentrations of DEET against mosquitoes, and may be helpful against ticks if you don’t have traditional insect repellent. It also shouldn’t be used on children under 3 years old.
Be vigilant. Check your children, pets, and yourself for ticks. If you’ve had Lyme disease, don’t assume you can’t get it again. You can get Lyme disease more than once.
Remove ticks with tweezers. Apply the tweezers near the head or the mouth of the tick, and pull gently. Check to be certain that all tick parts have been removed.
Contact a doctor if and whenever a tick bites you or your loved ones.
Thanks for all of these preventative tips, Tammy! ~Team Busbee
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Ok I love leggings when I’m trail running but not so much when I’m hiking, Hiking I tend to track through more Brush and we sit down more for breaks on logs and Rocks so I like the durability of HIKING pants. ugh theY can be kind of well ugly utilitarian. But I found the taureen pant by ReI it’s a skinny style Trouser looking pant in really cute colors a peppercorn a charcoal, navy and an olive green.
SO awesome…thanks for sharing these with us!! I sometimes wear shorts with tall socks or longer leggings if I’m on tight trails. Erin xo
great post and beautiful pictures (as always) 🙂 I love my Salomon Trail running shoes as well! But for more intense hiking in the mountains, when the ground is uneven and/or there are steep passages I prefer wearing hiking boots that cover and support the ankle. Additionally to wearing lots of sunscreen I always wear a tee that covers my shoulders. That also helps to prevent rubbing from the backpack straps.
I’d love to see more Hiking/outdoor sports fashion content from you!
Yes…sunscreen is a MUST!! Especially at altitude. And, I totally get the desire for ankle support. I feel like if I’m wearing the boots, they add 10 pounds to my feet. 😉 That’s why I prefer my lightweight trail runners.
GREAT ARTICLE! I LOVE HIKING, TOO & HAVE JUST A FEW THINGS TO ADD. These aren’t “outfit” related but have saved me in the past:
~ SPF LIP BALM (GETTING SUNBURNED LIPS IS THE WORST)
~ PROTEIN BAR OR SMALL BAGGIE OF A SNACK WITH THINGS THAT WON’T MELT (LIKE NUTS, RAISINS, DRIED FRUIT, TOASTED COCONUT FLAKES, ETC). THIS HAS SAVED ME ON HIKES WHERE IT TOOK A LOT LONGER THAN WE THOUGHT IT WOULD
~ a small Sandwich bag with some kleenex in it (for peeing emergenCies). RememBer to put your used tissues back in the resEalable Bag to carry away with you and throw away later – no littering 🙂
~ IF YOU’RE NOT BRINGING A HYDRATION PACK WITH A SMALL POCKET TO INCLUDE THOSE THINGS, THEN A SMALL FANNY PACK WORKS GREAT.
Cheers!!
Love your suggestions, Kim!! Thank you for sharing them…
Erin xo
I just wanted to let you know you look more gorgeous now than ever! Whatever you are doing girl, keep it up!!!
Anne…you are SO sweet! Thank you…!!! Erin xo