It’s been nearly two years since I moved to the Pacific Northwest, and I have to admit…I’ve never been on a hike.
I know, it’s practically a sin to say that out loud here in Seattle.
I’d like to think my excuse is that I lived in the Midwest all of my life and the only “mountains” I hiked were the staircases that lead up to the second level of the local shopping mall.
Growing up in “flatland of America”, the word hike has never been in my vocabulary. I wear high heels…not logging boots. The vests in my closet are made of cotton blends…not down feathers, and the only time you see me in stretch capris is when I want to look “workout chic” on my trip to Starbucks on Saturday morning.
Alright, so maybe I’m being a little dramatic about this whole hiking thing. I do love to get outside on those random days it’s actually sunny in Seattle. I enjoy being active, and the best thing I’ve discovered…there are some really cute hiking clothes out there!
Starting with the basics…the North Face Tadasana VPR Capri is simple enough that is could be worn for far more than just hiking and the Outdoor Research Radiant LT Zip Top gives me that pop of color I’m looking for!
With the fickle weather in Seattle, it would probably be essential to have a layering piece, and the Marmont Tempo Vest is perfect for anyone’s needs!
Depending on the length of my hike, I would want to bring along some fuel to keep me going, and the Mountain Hardwear backpack could hold just about everything!
Finally, and most importantly, I need to be sure my feet are comfortable. Merrell has always been a trusted brand when it comes to hiking shoes, so to top off my outfit, I would add a stylish pair of the Siren Sport!
So maybe I will give this hiking thing a shot…and you better believe I’m going to look good while doing it.
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