A Bit of Nordic Walking & A Bit of Hiking
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Claire W.
Local trails provide options for busy holiday weekends.The annual Boulder Creek Festival on Memorial Day weekend brings tens of thousands of people to town, and many of them park on our street. Therefore, we didn't want to drive anywhere that would have required relinquishing our parking spaces (we live in a historic district without off-street ...
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Hiking Tips - Hiking Skills
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Hikerz ..
Cross with care. If crossing rivers and streams with a pack, release the waist strap and one 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, make sure to get into physical shape beforehand. ...
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Hiking Tips - Hiking Gear
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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. Wear synthetic socks. Wear non-cotton socks to help prevent blisters. Wear synthetics. Cotton absorbs moisture and takes forever to dry. Wear clo...
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Hiking Tips - Nutrition for Hiking
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Hikerz ..
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 Safety
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Hikerz ..1 Comments
No sleeping with fire. If you make a fire, be sure to extinguish it before going to bed. Prepare 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 with short 3 – 5 mile hikes and work your w...
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Hiking Tips - Hiking Etiquette
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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, let them by. Leave No trace. Be sure to pick up after yourself to preserve the beauty of your surroundings. You may wan...
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Hiking Basics
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Stacey S
Hiking. It’s easy and there is so much of it nearby. Hiking does not always mean reaching the summit of a 4000 ft snow capped mountain; it can be a nature walk, strolling on a flat wooded path, bird watching, or taking the kids out for a walk and a picnic in the woods. Connect [...]Tags: Hiking and Outdoor Activities by Stacey No Comments ...
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Hike in the Woods
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Fong Fong (Mike) Z.
Today is Saturday so I did a short hike in the woods. I realized that I didn't have my regular hiking gears so I didn't go too far this time.
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Alpine hiking
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Diane M.
TOG and I have been dying to hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, but the snow pack was so deep this year, that many great hikes are still not accessible even in July. On Saturday, we read the trip reports and thought we might have a shot. Our hope was to find some alpine flowers to admire, not necessarily getting to a lake or a ridge which is u...
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