How to pack your hiking backpack
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How to pack your hiking backpack

Regardless of the difficulty of your hike or trek in the mountains, your backpack is essential equipment. With  lightweight, well-organized gear in your pack, you’ll be able to walk comfortably, re...
How to break in your hiking shoes
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How to break in your hiking shoes

First of all, if you want to avoid hiking with sore feet, check out our two helpful guides here: How to choose your hiking boots What makes comfortable hiking boots Most people think that befo...
How to hike with trekking poles
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How to hike with trekking poles

Hiking with your legs is good, hiking with your legs and arms is even better! Trekking poles can become trusted friends when you’re hiking, and in this article, we explain how to use them to ...
Hiking vs trekking vs walking
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Hiking vs trekking vs walking

What are the differences between walking, hiking, and trekking? Is it merely a question of vocabulary or are there real distinctions? Let us explain. Walking When we speak about “...
How to prepare for a trek
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How to prepare for a trek

Ready for a little adventure? Beautiful days are here and with them the season for hiking and trekking. Where? When? How? How long? With whom? Planning a multi-day hike means asking loads of ...
HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST YOUR BACKPACK
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HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST YOUR BACKPACK

HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST YOUR BACKPACK Choosing the right backpack is essential but loading it and adjusting it correctly is just as important. At the end of the day, even the best backpack is g...
HOW TO STAY HYDRATED WHEN HIKING
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HOW TO STAY HYDRATED WHEN HIKING

HOW TO STAY HYDRATED WHEN HIKING When you’re active and doing sports, you use the water in your body to facilitate vital functions and regulate body temperature. Depending on your profile (hei...
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIKING? 5 GREAT REASONS TO GET STARTED!
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIKING? 5 GREAT REASONS TO GET STARTED!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIKING? 5 GREAT REASONS TO GET STARTED! There are lots of benefits, both physical and mental, that result from hiking. Whether you go alone, with friends, your f...
HOW TO PROPERLY DRESS IN LAYERS WITH THE THREE-LAYER-SYSTEM?
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HOW TO PROPERLY DRESS IN LAYERS WITH THE THREE-LAYER-SYSTEM?

HOW TO PROPERLY DRESS IN LAYERS WITH THE THREE-LAYER-SYSTEM? When practicing outdoor sports, you need to protect yourself from the elements (rain, wind, snow, cold temperatures etc.) by ...