December 27th, 2008 by admin
If you’ve never tried hiking then you may well picture it as being little more than walking. You wait for a nice day and then slip on a pair of shorts, a t-shirt and a stout pair of shoes or boots, pop a flask and some sandwiches in a backpack and off you go.
Certainly that [...]
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December 23rd, 2008 by admin
If you are a serious hiker you probably know that the choice you make in hiking boots can be the difference in having a fun hike or being miserable. If you go for a cheap pair of hiking boots from your local discount store I can almost assure you that you will end up miserable, [...]
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December 22nd, 2008 by admin
Hiking for the Heart Pack the Walking Boots on Your Next Family Vacation By: Taylor Eisenman
I always seem to lose my breath hiking. It could be high altitude, or maybe the vigorous walking. Probably it’s both. But, I like to think it’s the scenery that takes my breath away more than either of [...]
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November 28th, 2008 by admin
When you are camping, one of the most fun things you can do is go on a hike. It is great exercise; you can enjoy the outdoors, and you can see beautiful scenery. However, there are some dangers to hiking and you should be prepared for all events in order to remain safe and ensure [...]
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November 27th, 2008 by admin
Although the use of GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation is fast replacing the gold old compass, it’s still a very good idea for hikers to learn to use this simple, but very powerful, navigation aid.
A good compass will be marked with a very detailed and accurate set of degree lines and most will have [...]
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November 26th, 2008 by admin
Hiking Safety Checklist
Having made my share of mistakes in the wilderness over the years, I have compiled a list of gotcha’s that can be applied to any outdoor adventure. I urge you to print this out and store with your outdoor gear. Hiking can be a most rewarding distraction from the daily grind, but [...]
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November 25th, 2008 by admin
We recently took our kids on a walk on San Francisco’s Barbary Coast Trail, a 3.8 mile (usually flat) trail that winds its way through Downtown, Union Square, Chinatown, Portsmouth Square, Jackson Square Historic District, Old Barbary Coast, Beat San Francisco, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco Maritime Historical National Park, [...]
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November 25th, 2008 by admin
There’s an amazing range of backpacks available today in all shapes, sizes and colors and with enough add-ons to keep even the best of the ‘gadget freaks’ happy for days. However, if you’re looking for a suitable backpack for hiking then there are a few basics that you need to come to grips with.
Small packs, [...]
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November 23rd, 2008 by admin
You’ve hiked umpteen of Banff’s hiking trails so you likely think you’ve really seen the Rockies? Ralph Sliger, president and operations manager of Icefield Helicopter Tours is inclined to believe you probably haven’t yet got the bird’s eye view that only comes with a helicopter. It’s a special Rocky Mountain high. When he points out [...]
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November 21st, 2008 by admin
Improper footwear damages feet, especially during hiking excursions. Hence, a must for all adventure and other sporting trips are hiking boots.
Some popular brands which make excellent-quality, beautiful, and different types of hiking boots include Asolo, Boreal, Garmont, Hit-Tech, La Sportiva, Lowa Boots, Montrail, North Face, Salomon, Scarpa, Schnee, Shoe Buy, Timberland, Vasque, Merrell, Chaco, [...]
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