Moms Who Hike

"I've been waiting for this book launch all year!" - Victoria H.

Moms Who Hike celebrates the athleticism, wisdom, and skill of over twenty of America’s most inspiring adventurer mothers ranging from legends to rising stars of today. The book is both inspirational and aspirational as each adventurer tells her story in her own words through featuring their favorite hike, highlighting personal challenges, accomplishments, and philosophy, as well as providing readers with practical how-to suggestions on maximizing not only their own potential in hiking but in life.

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“Such a fun gift for any mom and a great book to highlight time spent in the outdoors with our little ones.”
– Katie B.

“Heather, thanks for continuing to inspire moms and families to explore outside! I look forward to inspiration and hiking ideas for future family trips!”
– Kristina M.

“I’ve followed Melody and her family on Instagram for years and was so excited to see that she was included in Heather’s new book. Melody has this raw honesty and unabashed humor that stands out from a crowd. I can’t wait to read more about the rest of incredible outdoorsy mamas featured in Moms Who Hike!”
– Sarah L.

About Heather

Heather Balogh Rochfort is a freelance writer and author of three books: Backpacking 101, Sleeping Bags to S’mores, and Women Who Hike. She is a gear expert for REI and has bylines in publications like The Washington Post, Afar, Men’s Journal, Backpacker, Outside, Sierra, and more. Heather is also the co-founder of WildKind, a digital membership community dedicated to helping families level-up their outdoor adventures. An enthusiastic hiker, backcountry skier, backpacker, and trail runner, she lives in Carbondale, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and rescue dog.
Heather Balogh Rochfort