Mountain Hiking: 9 Things You Should Know
I started hiking in 2021. Instead of starting with beginner trails such as Ngong hills, I started with Kijabe hills and Sleeping Warrior. I quickly moved on to Aberdare Ranges and though these ranges are termed as hills, I would
Balaclavas for Hiking: 7 Things You Should Know
A balaclava is a headgear that is designed to cover the head and face, and only leave the eyes, nose and mouth exposed. It’s also known as a ski mask or balaclava helmet. Balaclavas are used by cyclists, skiers, runners
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Gaiters for Hiking
Hiking Rurimueria Hills was a pain. After 3 or so false summits, we made it to the summit. The hike was beautiful. I’m yet to hike Elephant hill, but I would argue that of all the ranges of the Aberdares,
10 Must Visit Restaurants in Watamu
I’d never been to the coast. I know that this piece of information might come as a surprise to many, but the truth is I never got to go even on the many school trips. When I envisioned coastal travel, I
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Crampons for Hiking Boots
Hiking the Aberdare Ranges made me realize that If I had made it and submitted hills that were 1,000 m less than Mount Kenya, maybe Mt. Kenya doable. Apart from having a week to spare and of course the lack
Hiking Table Mountain, Aberdare Ranges, Kenya
It’s a dream of mine to complete hiking the Aberdare Ranges. After Summiting Mount Satima late last year, I came back to summit Table Mountain. Unlike Satima, Table Mountain has fewer bogs and the trail is less rocky. We were lucky
Hiking Ragia Forest Trails and Chasing Ragia falls
As per Winnie’s Itinerary, we started the journey to Ragia at 5:45 am and arrived at Kinamba, at around 8:30 am. Although Ragia Forest is accessible from Nyandarua county, it lies in the Lari sub-county, Kiambu. It was surprising to
10 Reasons Why I love Hiking and the Benefits of Hiking
I had been following a group of travelling girls on Twitter for a while before joining them on the trails this year. I started with Sleeping Warrior, went on to Kijabe and then hiked Rurimeria Hills recently. While these are not
Rurimeria Hills Hike, Aberdare Ranges : What You Need To Know
Last Saturday, I hiked Rurimeria Hills, Aberdare Ranges. We were at Kencom before 4.45 am and left Nairobi at 5:00 am. We arrived at Rurimeria around 8:00 am and packed in a nearby school. In total, we were 16 girls
Microspikes for Hiking: How to Choose the Right Micro Spikes for Your Next Hike
A few months ago, my friends hiked Mt Kenya. And it got me thinking if it’s something I see myself doing in the future. Right now, I’m hiking other hills in Kenya to pace myself and see if it’s something I’d