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How is backpacking different for women than men? Series intro

By Andrew Skurka / April 13, 2020 /
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While reorganizing and streamlining the blog categories late last year, I found two lonely posts that demanded their own section — For women — and that also highlighted the need for more related content. On this website I generally stick to subjects about which I’m an expert, so historically it’s been light on female-specific subjects…

FAQ for female backpackers: Menstruation, #1 & #2, group dynamics, and clothing & gear

By Andrew Skurka / June 5, 2018 /
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Jessica Winters and Mary Cochenour, who will be helping Alan Dixon and me guide trips next month in Rocky Mountain National Park, recently fielded questions from our clients about a few female-specific topics, including menstruation, #1 and #2, group dynamics, and clothing. Rather than share the answers only with our groups, I thought they’d have greater value if…

Female hygiene: a backcountry guide and tips

By Trinity Ludwig / March 11, 2013 /
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Introduction from Skurka: I’m qualified to write about many backpacking matters. Female hygiene best practices is not one of them. For this topic, I asked Trinity Ludwig to share her wisdom, figuring she must have a few pointers — in September 2012 she and her two hiking partners, Shelley and Sarah, finished an 11-month 1,785-mile…