Hiking Info

Tips for Hot Weather Hiking

Everyone loves beautiful, sunny days, but hot weather hiking can be dangerous.

Follow these words of advice and enjoy your hike in the sun >>

Q. Why do my hands swell during long hikes? A. Swollen hands or similar are quite common when hiking.

Find out more and what to do here >>

There are a number of largely unwritten rules of the hiking trail that keeps life on the trails working well.

We go into 7 of the most common here >>

When preparing your hiking food, don’t over complicate things.

It is about nutritionally dense foods that will survive the trail. Find Out More >>

Hiking food tips make it easier to plan the wilderness nutrition to match the length, intensity, and difficulty of the planned hike.

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Time invested in prep and the right hiking supplies can have a significant impact on the success or failure of a planned trip in the wilderness.

Post hiking recovery is the must-do rule after the trauma the body experiences from a long hike in the wilderness.

Find out what to do here >>

Hiking the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest can take months, but it will be one of the biggest achievements in your life.

But How Should You Prepare?

Having enough food for energy to hike while not taking up too much space and weight in your pack is a challenge.

Here are some ideas on food to take >>

Hiking is generally pretty safe, but pushing the body too hard or not being well prepared can result in injuries or illness.

Find out more >>

Even though it’s cold doesn’t mean you’re not dehydrating!

Learn the importance of staying hydrated during winter hikes. Find out more >>

For many, hiking is a more leisurely activity. However, for some, the aim is to cover some big distances.

These are our tips to get your daily mileages up