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shozo p. California
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Enjoy running, hiking, yoga and playing soccer!

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Non-Hike Hiking by Amy R. Patient Expert Hiking with kids can sometimes be tough. Little legs get tired quickly and complaining sets in.  However, if your “hike” is filled with exploring and climbing, you are sure to cover ground while not even...
Hiking Tips - Hiking Gear by Hikerz .. 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...
Hiking Tips - Hiking Skills by Hikerz .. shoulder so you can toss it if necessary. Get a rhythm. Develop a steady hiking rhythm to improve your endurance and reduce strain on your legs. Get in shape. If you're going out on a strenuous hike...
Hiking Tips - Nutrition for Hiking by Hikerz .. Carb load. When you're hiking, a majority of your calories should be from complex carbohydrates... on a long hike, plan all your meals. Assume you'll have no other source of food. Plan your water needs...
Hiking Tips - Hiking Safety by Hikerz .. for altitude. If you're hiking at altitudes above 6,000 feet, go slow and steady. Sleep no more than 1,500 feet from your previous night's camp. Start with short hikes. If you're new to hiking, start...
Hiking Tips - Hiking Etiquette by Hikerz .. G'day mate. Say hi to fellow hikers when you pass them on the trail. Horses rule. If you're on a trail with equestrians, let them by if they approach. It's not a race. When approached by hikers moving faster than you
Yosemite Falls Hike by Donald Patient Expert Like many ultrarunners, I’ve always been reluctant to embrace the concept of hiking. Given that most hiking takes place on the same terrain that I spend hours running up and down, purposely walking...
Hiking by Brett .. Patient Expert Seth on a very difficult hiking trail. We're using it to train for some backpacking.
Hiking by Brett .. Patient Expert Seth on a very difficult hiking trail. We're using it to train for some backpacking.
where is the best hike in Austria? by Rick McCharles Patient Expert by site editor Rick McCharles Though I’ve been hiking in Austria out of Bad Gastein for a week, I’m still not clear where to find the best hikes in this country. More than 60 percent of the nation...

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Day of hiking through the beautiful Yellowstone Park.
 
Good video about how to use hiking poles.
 

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An Uphill Climb to Health
I finally went on my first hike with the "Fauquier Hike n' Stuff" meetup group. It was scheduled... because of the weather, but because it has been so long since I've done any real hiking. I was afraid I would be too out of shape to complete the hike, and worried that I would hold everyone up and they would be annoyed with me...crap

My Story Part 1
My 'encounter' with migraines started when I was about 14.   I was on a boyscout camping/hiking trip. The day prior to the migraine was a long hike. I remember eating dinner of typical camping fare... was placed. Or it could have been the stress of a long hike, I don't really know. I had a small cushion or...crap

I want him in my life
Hi,   I am going through so much right now.     I want the guy I met a month ago in my life.  He is the one who stopped one day here and we went hiking.  He lives in CO and WI and I want to know him.   Some people have said that since when we were hiking and I was a bit tired going...crap

atripla
My partner & I do a lot of camping & backpacking. Things like hiking in the Grand Caynon for 5 days. Since i've started Atripla, it seems that my tollerence of the heat is shorter than it used to be. Alltitude seems to bother me more also. Anyone else have any of these problems or suggestions...crap

I had 2 very intense very long workouts this weekend and GAINED weight!
I went on two very long hikes over the weekend for a total of 9 hours of walking time. I didn't eat bad, in fact I had nothing but whole graines and veggies, and a little cheese. I ended up gaining 4 lbs! Anyone know why? adriam80crap

Bumps that don't cause any irritation but won't go away.
Ok, in June I went on a hike in a wooded area. Next day found this echelon shaped pattern of light pink but painless and non-itchy bumps. I figured it was a bug bite or something I rubbed up against irritated me. Thing is its now August and they haven't changed size, shape, color, or anything...crap

Heartburn Friendly Cooking: Take A Hike (Memorial Day Cooking)
the same recipe for others in your family without acid reflux disease. Bon Appétit!   Take a Hike! Memorial... season with a hike! Backpacker Bars Ingredients: - Cooking spray to coat the pan - Parchment paper...crap

Overcoming Adversity with Diabetes
A couple of years ago I made a strenuous hike in southern Colorado that I wrote about on my “Fitness and Photography for Fun” blog. While that hike didn’t kill me, it came too close for comfort. I reflected at that time on the aphorism by the German philosoper Friedrich Nietzsche. In 1888 he wrote...crap

Blood from Leech
Hi Ryan, Is it possible that blood from a leech can be HIV positive? I killed one recently while on a hiking trip. It was stucked to my friend's thigh. Please advise. Thanks. Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W Blood from Leech There is no reason to believe that one could be infected by the blood of a leech, or...crap