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,...
Liquid Intake On The Trails
Like all athletes, hikers need to replace some of the water they sweat or breath away to keep their bodies and brains functioning well....
Hiking!Trekking!Trail Running! Oh My!
Hiking? Views Movement Connectedness Peacefulness Freedom Trekking? Dramatic scenery Physical conditioning Dedication Cultural exposure...
PAUSES Make HAPPY Hikers: Young and Older
Many non-hikers’ childhood memories of hiking on the trails with family include painful forced marches with no opportunity to enjoy the...
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...
Hiking: Why It is to Be Loved
Fast. The world, people, things, it’s all going so damn fast. Many of us wake up, a multi-tasking, already in our sleep…. we are all in...
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...
