Cindy Laquidara shares some inspirational books from women backpackers for other women, from which she hopes to inspire those interested in hiking and backpacking. Cindy Laquidara has been hiking for several years, and it is one of her favorite past times.

1. WOMEN
5 MUST READ BOOKS FOR
Who Hike

2. Academy Award
nominated performance
in the highly popular
2014 movie, Wild, put
the world of female solo
hikers on the main
stage.
REESE
WITHERSPOON' S

3. the fact that women
account for significant
and increasingly growing
percentage of all hikers,
very few films or media
highlight that
experience.
DESPITE

4. women are less likely to
engage participate in or
finish thru-hikes for
safety concerns of going
it alone.
FURTHERMORE

5. I believe that knowledge of
the community as well as
advice from and
connection to other
women just as passionate
about hiking, is a great
source of inspiration.
HOWEVER

6. is a short list of books
and guides out there for
women who love the
trail.
HERE

7. A WOMAN' S
GUIDE TO THE
WILD:
Your Complete Outdoor Handbook
01
This friendly handbook covers the matters of
most concern and unique to women,
including gear lists and advice for camp
setup, fire building, food and water, safety,
weather, and navigation.
Source: Amazon

8. GRANDMA
GATEWOOD' S
WALK:
The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who
Saved the Appalachian Trail
02
Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called
her, became the first woman to hike the
entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the
first person to walk it twice and three
times. The story will inspire readers of all
ages by illustrating the full power of human
spirit and determination.
Source: Goodreads

9. BACKPACKING:
03
A complete introduction to backpacking for
women. How can a woman get started in
backpacking? What kind of gear does she
need? What are the physical requirements?
This book answers the questions women
have about backpacking. Written in a unique
woman-to-woman perspective, this book
gives readers the confidence to try a new
sport.
Source: Amazon
A Woman's Guide

10. CRAZY FREE:
04
The true story of one woman's solo
adventures, over 15,000 miles by road, 2,660
miles on foot and 444 miles by kayak, with a
side trip to the Indian Himalayas. A journey
of exploration, transformation and
awakening.
Source: Goodreads
An Epic Spiritual Journey

11. RED & PURPLE
HIKING BOOTS:
05
Determined to visit her son in the Peace Corps,
Donna Billings confronted her fears and
despite the demands of her husband and her
boss, traveled alone to Nicaragua. The
experience awoke in her a desire to question
the assumptions and roles that kept her from
realizing her dreams.
Source: Amazon
An Older Woman's Trek To "It's Never Too
Late"

12. THANK YOU!
For more information and tips
related to hiking, visit Cindy
Laquidara's website and follow her
on social media. CINDYLAQUIDARA. ORG