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Day Hiking Alone vs. Group Hiking

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Hiking Equipment

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Lost Hiking? Don't Panic!

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Finding Water While Lost Hiking

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How to Be a Good Hiking Companion

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Beginner's Guide to Hiking

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How to Use Hiking Poles

Determine the right length. Most hiking poles are adjustable. To find the perfect fit for you, extend the poles to their maximum length. While standing straight but relaxed, place one of the poles ...
What Is the Purpose of Hiking Poles?

...e way to increase the number of miles a hiker can cover each day. Like other types of technical equipment, there is a learning curve associated with using hiking poles, but many people find that...
Hiking Safety Rules

...dangerous. This is true for experienced hikers as well as those who are walking a trail with young children.
4 Ways to Dress For Hiking

... know something about the area you will hike in. You should do some research on the climate and weather of the places you will be hiking so that you will know what type of clothes to bring and w...
How to Fit Hiking Boots

...ots come in several models: low-cut day hikers, mid-ankle hiking boots and heavy-duty, waterproof boots. Low-cut day hikers are perfect for short hikes and when you won't be carrying heavy backp...
Smart Shopping for Hiking Boots

When it comes to hiking, selecting the appropriate footwear will probably be your most important decision. Like so much outdoor equipment, hiking boots are available in countless styles, material...
5 Things You Need to Know About Trail Hiking

Prepare before you go on a hike. Occasionally in the news you hear about hikers lost, trapped or worse who had ventured out unprepared. We all like to believe bad things won't happen to us. Howeve...
3 Ways to Use a Hiking Stick

Many hikers include sticks as part of their hiking gear. Hiking sticks offer protection when wild animals or off-leash dogs pose a problem. A hiker can use a walking stick to poke areas where snak...
5 Things You Need to Know About Off-Trail Hiking

...he map and how long it will take you to hike your route. If you are on a marked path trail and want to venture off, make sure you have calculated how long you are going off the marked path and h...
How to Select Hiking Boots

Look at the soles of the boots. More space between the hard composition rubber lug soles are better for grass and dirt hiking, while more and softer rubber with less space between lugs are better f...

Hiking - climbing hills, under 10 lb load

Climbing hills while carrying under a 10 lb.-load encourages your core muscle groups to burn more calories per hour; ...

Hiking

Hiking is a popular outdoor sport and recreational activity that involves trekking across different types of trails a...

Hiking

Wikipedia Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery....

Hiking - climbing hills, over 42 lb load

Climbing hills while carrying over 42 lbs. can be a high calorie-burning activity that engages all core muscle groups...

Hiking: cross-country

Hiking cross country is a challenging outdoor sport that requires athletic ability, strength and stamina. Cross coun...

Hiking - climbing hills, 10-20 lb load

Climbing hills while carrying a 10- to 20-lb. load engages both your upper and lower body as you pick up a steady pac...

Love To Hike!!
- Posted On April 13, 2008 09:57:47 PM
  ... going downhill. Who else loves to hike???? Read More
- Posted On April 15, 2008 07:22:04 AM
  I also love to hike. I live in Wisconsin. During the summer I go up to the northern part of the state and do as much hiking as I can. But, it's even better if I can go out west to do it. It's j... Read More
Any Hikers!!
- Posted On September 2, 2008 01:49:24 PM
  Anyone out there absolutely love hiking, mountains, cross country, whatever!! I love it all. Was thinking about creating a group for hiking enthusiasts, can post pictures of mtn's trains or just ge... Read More
- Posted On September 6, 2008 01:00:26 PM
  I used to do loads of hiking pre motherhood but found it a bit hard afterwards. Eventually We stopped going and then I got reallly fat and unheathly. It's one of my goals to do some long distance ... Read More
New to Hiking with a question
- Posted On July 17, 2008 08:36:43 AM
  ...inding a stick at the beginning of each hike to knock them down with, but that is annoying. I don't see any other way around it, but maybe someone with more experience has something I don't kno... Read More
- Posted On July 17, 2008 10:43:09 AM
  ...swat them down with my hand. But when I hike, I am roughing it so I don't mind the webs and bushes scraping me and getting my socks wet and all the other crap that comes with it. Read More
walking/hiking in the mountains
- Posted On March 8, 2009 04:02:38 PM
  ...st summer at a state park, I decided to hike on of the trails that was about 3 miles. Now I can hike all day long at my home elevation in Michigan of around 900 ft, but boy, it kicked my butt b... Read More
- Posted On March 9, 2009 07:02:15 AM
  I live in Colorado also and when I hike up and down Pikes Peak (Barr Trail - elevation 10,200) or play around Garden of the Gods, I always log it as hiking. There are a few different types, maybe... Read More
Is hiking enough?
- Posted On April 18, 2008 02:24:31 PM
  ...ul. What is a good length of time to hike for a daily weight loss routine? Also, do I need a day off as is recommended for vigorous gym routines & running? The terrain makes the hike m... Read More
- Posted On April 18, 2008 06:56:55 PM
  1.5 hr (total time) hike would be great for weight loss. The government guidelines are 30-60-90 minutes for people to exercise. 90 minutes. And definitely it takes more effort since you'r... Read More
Calories burned hiking
- Posted On September 2, 2008 07:16:35 AM
  ...his past labor day weekend, I went on a hike to one of my favorite mountains. It's called Old Rag mountain in the Shenandoah national park. It's the highest peak there at over 3,200 ft. It's ... Read More
- Posted On September 2, 2008 07:58:24 AM
  It's hard to get it completely accurate but that sounds about right. When I've been hiking previously we were given ration packs of 4500 calories and I was still hungry So it'd probably be safest ... Read More
How should I eat before a long day of Hiking
- Posted On July 1, 2008 10:35:18 AM
  ...s for a week after, why? 10 days ago I hiked up browns peak in Arizona (tallest of the Four Peaks) 2000 foot climb in a little more then 4.8 miles round trip. I ate 400 more calories the day b... Read More
- Posted On July 1, 2008 01:52:03 PM
  ...load before, eat protein throughout the hike and post hike. 3000 cals seems a bit high for that kind of hike, but I would try to eat at least 1000 extra calories - a good hearty breakfast before... Read More
Backpacking
- Posted On November 25, 2007 01:58:48 PM
  I carry about 20lbs when I go hiking do you burn more calories this way? Read More
- Posted On November 25, 2007 10:37:51 PM
  [quote="curun":14gr1ea0]Maybe I should carry more textbooks when I go to school.... Hahahaha. So true... I know when I have a full day of carrying 2-3 textbooks for 6-7 hours pl... Read More
Hiking
- Posted On June 22, 2007 07:45:48 PM
  ...row I am attempting my most adventurous hike yet..(Something I would not have been able to do 6 or so months ago when I was almost 40 pounds heavier and smoking a pack a day!!) Anyways the m... Read More
- Posted On June 23, 2007 06:18:56 AM
  Good luck! Hiking is wonderful! I also quit smoking recently (Feb 2nd). Congratulations on your success!!!! Read More
Anyone in Austin? Visitor looking for great hiking
- Posted On January 21, 2009 09:06:27 AM
  ...ook coming from the library about Texas hikes, but I couldn't find anything specific to the Austin area. I've heard there's a big park in town - is there good hiking there? Good running trails... Read More
- Posted On January 21, 2009 10:05:21 AM
  Welcome, spaceanne! I'm not a hiker myself, but this might be a good place to start: http://www.austinexplorer.com/Maps/ShowMap.aspx?Options=Hikes If you're staying on Congress Ave... Read More
Hiking
...ng a sunburn. I'm so mad at myself. Hike 524 calories (55% fat) 1h 54m Max 177 (92%) Avg 110 (57%) Walking around town 313 cal (60% fat) 1h 28m Max 127 (66%) Avg 100 (52%) Walk...
- Posted On July 7, 2008 12:58:39 AM
  ...ht/water weight. Very good job on that hike!! I really would love to run around town but its very hot where I live..110+ degrees in the summer. Mid-summer it can start hitting 120! Read More
- Posted On July 6, 2008 06:37:26 PM
  Awesome job! I got sunburn too! I was at the beach. And stupidly I had sunscreen with me! No excuses.. Time to break out the cooling gel.. Read More
Hiking

2 miles max 186 (96%) avg 151 (78%) 2 hours 1039 cal 35% fat 92.55 miles to go :)
Hiking
Hey, I may try to go on the hike, but wont know till Friday, but will let you know, I think about our team and all the individual members every day. Later taters
- Posted On April 17, 2009 07:33:32 AM
  Kim and I are going to go! We are excited. Read More
Hiking
Hi everyone just wanted to let you all know that we went hicking at mount Charleston today Had alots of fun and we are doing it again tomarrow. Now that we know where we are going!!! lol
- Posted On May 24, 2009 07:24:51 PM
  Hiking is fun.... I was going and then I found a tick on my arm so we had to stop going since I can not afford to have ticks in my home...... Especially with my business. I am so glad you are enjoy... Read More
- Posted On May 24, 2009 07:24:51 PM
  Hiking is fun.... I was going and then I found a tick on my arm so we had to stop going since I can not afford to have ticks in my home...... Especially with my business. I am so glad you are enjoy... Read More
Hiking
Instead of Picacho Peak, I hiked South Mountain instead because it would've been too much for my mom at Picacho. I'll hike it someday though!
- Posted On February 19, 2009 02:15:04 PM
  Well I want to hike it too.... maybe we could organize a TPD AZ Groupies hike? Read More
- Posted On February 19, 2009 02:15:04 PM
  Well I want to hike it too.... maybe we could organize a TPD AZ Groupies hike? Read More
Hiking - -
I just realized that this is a three day weekend - - yea! Having said that I remembered last week's mention of wanting to go hiking. So, if anyone is up for it, I will be hiking in the Superstition...
- Posted On February 12, 2009 04:02:33 PM
  Hey! Thats a great hike, enjoy. Saddly I have to work Monday :( But I'll have a friend in town this weekend so I'm sure we'll find some time to play outside! Jen Read More
- Posted On February 12, 2009 04:02:33 PM
  Hey! Thats a great hike, enjoy. Saddly I have to work Monday :( But I'll have a friend in town this weekend so I'm sure we'll find some time to play outside! Jen Read More
Hiking
2 miles max 186 (96%) avg 151 (78%) 2 hours 1039 cal 35% fat 92.55 miles to go :)
- Posted On July 4, 2008 05:47:11 PM
  1K Calories! Great job. Now you can have a nice July 4th feast! Read More
- Posted On July 4, 2008 11:45:10 PM
  Funny that I was only 12 mins in the zone. When I was going up, it was complaining about my heart rate being too high. When I was coming down, it complained that I was taking it too easy. Read More
Hiking!
I went hiking for 2h36m and burned 1311 calories. I forgot to capture what my avg and max heart rate was but going up it was always telling me it was too high and going down it was telling me I ne...
- Posted On June 28, 2008 01:48:42 PM
  Great job on the hike! Do you know what the distance was? You can recover your past workouts on the F6 (including avg hr, max, hr, and cals burned). When you're at the main screen(time/date di... Read More
- Posted On June 28, 2008 01:48:42 PM
  Great job on the hike! Do you know what the distance was? You can recover your past workouts on the F6 (including avg hr, max, hr, and cals burned). When you're at the main screen(time/date di... Read More
Hiking

...sts $6. I don't know how long you hike for or if we have a guide or just go on our own but I think it will be fun. After hiking, you're welcome to come back to my house and we'll mak...
Hiking
...ld busted out a 1.5 mile light/moderate hike with barely a problem. (he's my hero!)
- Posted On October 12, 2008 11:30:27 PM
  I hiked the phoenix mountains once. Read More

Wordless Wednesday: A Hike Before the Storm

Dave & Bill’s Excellent Picnic Adventure If you like hiking and you’re living in or planning to visit Sonoma County, you should consider hooking up with Dave & Bill. (tags: sonoma hiking hikes dave bill picnic wineries ) Hiking Trails...

Spring Waterfalls and Growing Things

These videos were taken on our hike yesterday, the first day of Spring: I love waterfalls. Can you tell? *grin* Here are some still pictures from that hike:

case of missing governor sanford solved

he didn't want anyone to know he disappeared to go hiking the appalachian trail on "naked hiking day." (h/t to the fabulous thom hartmann )

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faultlinegps: F*** the gate at the trail is closed. Hiking up now :( http://pic.gd/9efb8e

Sunshineliron: @blanding31 Wow. Where DO you live??? (u don't have to answer that, just making a point). I would prob. opt for hiking :)

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