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What Are The Best Hiking Boots With Ankle Support?

Hiking? That’s our kind of thing! Running and sports shoes are very light and serve an excellent purpose if you intend to cover long distances on flat and even surfaces like roads, tarmac, etc. The question is, is that the kind of shoes you need for your hiking expeditions? Will they protect your feet and […]

How To Adjust Trekking Pole Height

If you’re thinking of trying out trekking poles, or maybe you already own a pair, you may be wondering how to best adjust them. When used correctly trekking poles can help reduce fatigue and joint strain while improving stability, however, if they are not correctly adjusted to your height they can be cumbersome and more […]

How Many Calories Do You Burn Hiking?

One of the many benefits of hiking is that it’s a great physical workout, helping you to stay in shape and burn off calories. There are many reasons that you may want to find out how many calories you’re burning while hiking.For example, if you’re looking to combine your love of the great outdoors with […]

Trekking Pole Benefits

What is your hobby? Hiking or mountain climbing? If yes, then we both have an idea of what is involved and the tools we require to have a successful day out on the hills. Trekking poles are strong poles, kind of like walking sticks, that support or give stability when you are hiking and / […]

How to Filter Water in the Wild: Finding and Drinking Safe Water Anywhere

There are approximately 50,000 different search and rescue missions held in the USA every year as a result of hikers, backpackers, or general outdoor enthusiasts getting lost or being unprepared when they head into nature. Even though we like to assume that as humans, we have an evolutionary advantage over most things, you’ll never have […]

Can Walking Tone Your Body?

If you’re not particularly the archetypal sporty type, the idea of team sports or spending your weekend sweating at the gym probably won’t sound too appealing. Getting active will not only control your weight, help to beat stress and keep you healthy, toning your body can also boost your self esteem and encourage you to […]

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