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Leisure Hiking - Articles
Tips For Better Hiking
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Elaine E.
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 2:51pm
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Hiking is one of the most beautiful, energizing, perfect forms of exercise- kind of like pilates! And like pilates, there are some little things you can do
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Eileen Climbs
by
Rational Jenn
Posted
Thu 06 Nov 2008 11:39pm
Cross posted from the fam-blog:
Eileen is participating in a fundraiser for the children's hospital where she does volunteer work. No big deal, just a simple leisurely hike up 80 stories of one of Chicago's skyscrapers.
Click HERE for more information or to sponsor her efforts.
You go, girl!
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Backpacker Magazine BEST. HIKES. EVER.
by
Rick McCharles
Posted
Thu 25 Nov 2010 12:00am
Kelly Bastone and Dave Pidgeon:
We’ve covered 245,591 miles of trails in our 37-year history. Here are our 20 all-time favorite trips …
BEST HIKES EVER COVERED
John Muir Trail, CA | Escalante Route, AZ | Teton Crest Trail, WY | Denali, AK | Presidential Traverse, NH | The Lost Coast Trail, CA | The Needles Traverse, CO | St. Mary
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Hiking Tips - Hiking Skills
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Hikerz ..
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm
hiking rhythm to improve your endurance and reduce strain on your legs.
Get in shape. If you're going out on a strenuous hike, make sure to get into physical shape beforehand.
Keep good posture. Maintain good posture while hiking head up, shoulders back, relaxed, swinging arms to reduce muscle strain and make you more efficient.
Start training early
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Feel Good Friday: Take a Hike (and a free hiking download)
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Stacey S
Posted
Fri 22 Oct 2010 12:59pm
I recently had the pleasure of leading my sixth hiking group through Braintree Adult Education . We started with a classroom session, followed by a hike a Blue Hills a few days later. Hiking could quite possibly be the perfect activity: you get some fresh air, exercise, connections with nature and connections with other people.
Here
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Hiking Tips - Nutrition for Hiking
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Hikerz ..
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm
Carb load. When you're hiking, a majority of your calories should be from complex carbohydrates (like whole grains) to keep your body fueled.
Go dried. Dried or dehydrated foods retain most of their nutritional value but are lighter in weight and smaller in volume.
Plan your meals. If you're going on a long hike, plan all your meals. Assume
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Hiking Tips - Hiking Gear
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Hikerz ..
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:33pm
Wear hiking boots. Hiking boots have more support and are usually waterproof. Your feet and ankles will thank you.
Wear sunglasses. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind.
Wear synthetic socks. Wear non-cotton socks to help prevent blisters.
Wear synthetics. Cotton absorbs moisture and takes forever to dry. Wear
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