Backpacking: To Be or Not To Be
When I was first introduced to backpacking over 20 years ago by a friend and I agreed to go on my first trek I thought to myself, "Damn,...
Hiking Poles on the Trails Help in Avoiding Hiker’s Knee
Many hikers on the trails will at one time or another experience soreness in their knees, particularly in the area just around the...
FOOTWEAR FOR HIKING
The Variables There are many kinds of footwear that can be used for hiking. Choosing the right shoes for the job makes any sort of hike...
Do You Need to Train To Start Hiking?
The short answer to this question is, “No.” If you are healthy and injury free you can go hike tomorrow, so long as you choose reasonable...
