Garmin Watches and Maps: What you Need to Know for Hiking
Searching online for the best Garmin watches for hiking? In this article we answer many questions about maps: free, Google, TOPO, OpenStreetMap. We also cover
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Hiking Meditation: Slowing down and communing with Mother Nature
Did you Google “hiking meditation” or something similar? If you did, and found this article, then you are one of the approximately 8000 monthly Googlers
How to Simulate Hiking on a Treadmill
This article will discuss how to maximize treadmill training for hikers. We’ll cover three reasons (with some training examples) why you would use a treadmill
Clay’s Best Hiking Exercise Picks – Round #2 of the Battle Royale
In this series, we will provide two different opinions regarding the Best Exercises For Hiking. This is a battle royale in which you’ll decide the
Cori’s Best Hiking Exercise Picks – Round #1 of the Battle Royale
In this series, we will provide two different opinions regarding Best Hiking Exercise Picks. This is a battle royale of the best exercises for hiking.
How to Train for Downhill Hiking: Reduce Embarrassing Falls and Put an End to Knee Pain
Downhill hiking can cause knee pain for hikers regardless of your fitness level. Training to hike downhill is a requirement to minimize falling or developing
How to Choose & Use Hiking Poles: A Foolproof Guide
The use of hiking poles has exploded since the 1990s when they were seen by most American hikers as a novelty. Since that time, hikers
Backpacking Training Plan: 28 Miles & 6,040 feet Elevation Gain
Do you have a similar backpacking trip in mind? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the backpack training plan I used to prepare for the Great
The Best Hiking and Walking SOCKS to Prevent Blisters – Part 3
In this 3-part series, we provide tips and best practices on how to treat and prevent foot blisters that occur during a hike or an
Day Hike Essentials Buyers Guide
Our modern society appears to have a preponderance of lists for everything under the sun — the Top 5 this, the top Top 10 that, ad infinitum.