One of the primary drivers for starting a VVR blog has been the desire to capture and showcase some of the incredible hiker fashion that passes through the resort. Pacific Crest Trail hikers tend to have some of the best fashion, despite carrying the least amount of stuff – so how do they do it?
I managed to snap a few photos last year (the one above is of Navi) but until now I haven’t had a venue for posting them. THIS year, however, we WILL be seeing hiker fashion shoots at the VVR and we’re inviting you to submit your own on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/vvr.edisonlake) and/or our google+ page (Vermilion Valley Resort). We’ll put up a couple of albums and if we miss you on the trail but you want your hiker fashion included – send us a photo!
We’d also like to know the details – how much of your hiking fashion is dictated by functionality and how much by style? Are you willing to carry a little extra weight in order to have the perfect ensemble for zero days? How much time did you put into choosing your hiking attire? Backcountry fashion fans want to know! (By the way, above is Ithica from 2012)
We know Crocs are popular camp shoes thanks to their light weight and comfyness but we see flip flops and other shoes as well – which ones are fashion forward and which ones qualify for “What Not To Wear”? What about Buffs? Love ’em or hate ’em? Sarongs, kilts, bathrobes, or your raingear – what do YOU wear while doing laundry?
Personally, as a woman who lives in the mountains but loves fashion, I am thrilled to see colorful, original outfits on hikers. And I love it that companies are making functional yet fashionable gear for women and men. Men come through with some dynamite fashion as well and we’ll be looking for you gents this summer.
The PCT hikers are on the trail, so be on the lookout for fashion posts any time here on out. Feel free to comment and to send along your own photos. After all, anyone can be a fashionable hiker!