Hiking is a great way to get away from it all. It's also a great way to exercise and enjoy the rewards of nature at its finest.
Hiking Hints, Tips and Info
If you are looking to get into hiking, then this is the section for you.
Find useful hints and tips, helpful advice from food and water to fitness, bear safety, and some tips to help beginners start enjoying the sport of hiking.
Hiking Tips
The best hiking tips and advice for anyone looking to hike past their local park onto neighborhood trail.
Hiking Fitness
Learn how to get fit for hiking. Find out what exercises you should do and which tips will help you prepare your body for a long hike in the woods.
Food & Water for Hiking
Useful tips and advice for cooking and eating on the trail, plus where to find and purify water.
Hiking Safety Tips
Learn how to stay safe hiking and have the best outdoor adventure of your life. We cover everything from first aid kits, navigation tips, and preparing for rain.
Hiking FAQs
If you’re new to hiking and planning a hike in the wilderness, you’ll properly have one or two questions that could benefit from an answer.
Latest Posts
Hiking Food Tips: 4 Useful Tips for the Hiking Trails
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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5 Best Hiking Trips for Beginners in Southern California
Southern California is rich in beautiful scenery and perfect landscape to provide a wide choice of hiking trips for beginners.
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High Energy Hiking Food For The Trail
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 >>
How to Avoid Common Hiking Injuries
Hiking is generally pretty safe, but pushing the body too hard or not being well prepared can result in injuries or illness.
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6 Best Hikes in Alaska for Beginners
The best hikes in Alaska provide beautiful scenery to admire and trail conditions to match the experience.
The are some of our favorites >>
Hiking Etiquette and Rules
Any regular hiker will know there are several unwritten rules relating to trail and hiking etiquette.
For new hikers, this is Hiking Etiquette 101 >>
Hydration While Hiking: How to Find Alternative Sources of Water
Hydration while hiking is essential and cannot be underestimated.
We look at some sources of water if the worst happens and you run out. Read More >>