In 1996, two lesbian hikers were murdered in Shenandoah National Park. I've never been able to forget it.
Despite a poor record on LGBTQ rights, Qatar assured soccer fans that LGBTQ tourists would be safe and welcome. They could even wave the Pride flag from the sidelines. The persecution of LGBTQ Qataris is just one example of a repressive government looking the other way when it comes to LGBTQ tourist activist (and our pink dollars) and oppressing its LGBTQ people.
LGBTQ hikers will want to carry the basic ten essentials, the same as any other hiker. But there are a few extra considerations for queer hikers! As you pack your day pack for the trail, hereโs what to keep in mind about the ten hiking essentials from an LGBTQ perspective.ย