by Sunsets | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Hunt for the Perfect Pair of Shorts I am on the hunt for the perfect pair of shorts for our upcoming bikepacking trip on the Katy Trail in Missouri, and I have found them. As luck would have it, Kuhl reached out during my research and offered to send me a pair of...
by Jen Seymour | Mar 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
We typically shy away from working with other companies, but this is our 2nd time working with KÜHL. Why? We simply love Kühl clothing and outdoor wear – their products are well made, last forever and just look – cool. So when they approached us recently and asked if...
by Jen Seymour | Jul 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hello from Wisconsin! We are just days away from the beginning of our Ice Age Trail thru-hike. We wanted let everyone know of changes we’re making on our YouTube channel – moving away from distracting and annoying Adsense ads and into a viewer supported Patreon....
by Jen Seymour | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every once in a while we are approached by outdoor companies to try their hiking gear. We usually don’t have time or an interest to do this, but when KÜHL reached out to us, we thought, well – COOL! Chica is sporting the Women’s Kontour Short 4” in Pavement:...
by Sunsets | Dec 1, 2020 | Hiking, Hostel
Chica & Sunsets' Hostel 2020 Newsletter Wow – what a year. In this newsletter we recap our first year of supporting hikers coming through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail. We also discuss how Hostel Angels helped up get up and...
by Jen Seymour | Jul 15, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Hiking, Personal, we need your help
UPDATE: This campaign is now closed. However, if you’d really like to help us, you can go here to donate any amount. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Hi, we are Chica & Sunsets, and we are on the adventurous path to operating a hiker hostel! We...
by Sunsets | Apr 29, 2019 | Books, Camino de Santiago
There are many reasons the Camino de Santiago finds its way onto the bucket-lists of many people. The trail is accessible to people in a wide range of ages and physical ability. Pilgrims experience walking through history and witness ancient architecture and art....
by Jen Seymour | Mar 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you always wanted to sleep in a cave? Do you like waterfalls and hiking? If you’re looking for a non-touristy hiking excursion, this will not disappoint! Diamante Cave and Waterfall Hike is found in the Perez Zeledon (southern zone) area of Costa...
by Jen Seymour | Jan 20, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Training, AT, Books, Hiking, women
My new book Chicas on the Appalachian Trail is available and has 18 Five-Star Amazon reviews already! A book written for women by a woman. This book is primarily for women wanting to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail but can also apply for any long distance hiking...
by Jen Seymour | Jan 1, 2019 | Books
Hello friends! Greg and I get questions all the time on self-publishing, so we have decided to do a blog post on it for you. Here is our advice, answers, and tips for you: 1. Why did you self-publish vs. publishing the traditional way? Well, that answer is quite...
