Michelle Peters

From her home office in northwest Seattle, Michelle Peters has been writing about travel for more than 20 years. She hails from her beloved Vermont, though was born in her (perhaps even more beloved) Greenville, Maine. These days, most of her travels with her family are within the Pacific Northwest. As the kids grow up and out, Michelle hopes to flex her hiking muscles in Patagonia, the Dolomites, the Alps, and New Zealand. In the meantime, she’s a voracious reader, an avid cyclist, and a burgeoning AT skier.

Holiday Gifts for Campers: 15 Perfect Ideas for Every Budget

A neatly organized flat lay of hiking and mountaineering gear arranged on a wooden floor

I come from a family of campers, and every holiday season, my mom poses the question, “What would you all like for camping gear?” The problem is, most of us (we’re all grown adults now) have been amassing a collection…

October 21, 2025

Holiday Gifts for Hikers: 15 Perfect Ideas for Every Budget

A display of random hiking gear layed out on a wooden surface

For a lot of hikers, the gear is part of the fun. Who doesn’t love a shiny new backpack with lotsof pockets to check out, a fresh base layer, a cool headlamp, or a comfort item they may not buy…

October 18, 2025