By Brittany Coleman
September 1, 2024
Socks and Summits Presented by ToughCutie and Women Who Explore
ToughCutie and Women Who Explore Launch a Free Multi-city Hiking Series
ToughCutie and Women Who Explore are excited to present "Socks and Summits", a hiking series that aims to invite more women onto the trails through accessible, community-driven events. The events will take place in and around the follow cities over the next twelve months. Click each photo below to find out more information about each location via the relevant Women Who Explore Facebook group. To sign up for a hike, please join the WWE facebook group for that city and check events.
Seattle, Washington
Boise, Idaho
Bend, Oregon
Phoenix, Arizona
Chicago, Illinois
Austin, Texas
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Duluth, Minnesota
Salt Lake City, Utah
Denver, Colorado
Portland, Oregon
Vancouver, BC, Canada
About Glacier National Park Conservancy
A Nonprofit National Park Partner
The Glacier National Park Conservancy is the official non-profit fundraising partner of Glacier National Park. Their mission is to preserve and protect Glacier National Park for future generations.Glacier National Park Conservancy is a 501(c)3. You can find the park store at Belton Train Station12544 US-2, West Glacier, MT 59936.
The Park Store
In 2013, the Glacier National Park Fund and the Glacier Natural History Association merged to form the Glacier National Park Conservancy with the aim of bolstering annual support for Glacier National Park. The Fund, established in 1999, focused on preserving the park's natural beauty and cultural heritage through private philanthropy, while the Association, formed in 1941, supported education and interpretation through merchandise sales. Since the merger, the Conservancy has become the official fundraising partner for Glacier National Park.
Try a Shoe with More Top Coverage
The more coverage you have on the top of your feet, the better. Sometimes, you can wear high heels all day and they don’t bother your feet as much. In the summer, you can try something with an ankle strap or a large wide strap over the top. If you are worried about blisters and friction, you might want to try something that covers more of the top of your foot.
Opt for Platform Heels
Platform heels are more comfortable than single-sole heels because the actual heel is shorter than the heel height. The platform also reduces the impact of your feet touching the ground, reducing discomfort. However, thicker platform heels can cause your foot to wobble and your ankle to snap, especially if the platform is very thick and the heel is stiletto. The shoe should be a good ratio between a thick platform and a fitting heel.
About ToughCutie
Founded by Brittany Coleman in 2019, ToughCutie is a USA-made, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) - certified company designing socks to support women from the ground up. It is the first and only sock brand with a majority women-owned value chain, effectively positioning itself as one of the highest-impact brands in the outdoors industry. 100% of ToughCutie sales go to supporting women-owned businesses. As a Black-owned company, ToughCutie continually strives to create equity in adventure and active lifestyle spaces through nonprofit partnerships and donations. Its first sock, Eve, launched in 2022 after a rigorous and thoughtful design process that centered feedback from women. The result is an innovative, dynamic, and durable sock that literally and figuratively supports women in their walk through life.
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About Women Who Explore
Women Who Explore is dedicated to empowering women through outdoor adventure. They believe in the transformative power of nature and the importance of creating inclusive spaces where women of all backgrounds can connect, grow, and thrive. The Women Who Explore community currently has over 100 private Facebook Groups throughout North America with 169 ambassadors currently managing those groups. These groups hosted over one thousand free events in 2023 and the community has grown to over 500,000 women worldwide.