How to Begin Hiking
Get a good pair of boots., Do some training., Get a hiking buddy., Get some gear., Find some Hikes to do., Dream Big.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get a good pair of boots.
This allows you to take yourself further than wearing trainers or flat soled shoes.
A reliable, sturdy and supportive boot is best.
Also make sure your boots are right for the environment you will be using them in (For example, a pair of heavy duty waterproof boots are a bad choice for desert hiking).
Your boots should be suited to you and your environment. -
Step 2: Do some training.
If you can't walk up a small hill without tiring then you won't make it up that really big mountain standing between you and success.
No, a good hiker is one with good strength, stamina and the will to carry on in any conditions.
Develop these quality's, and you will be hiking like a pro in no time. , Find a friend who has a similar fitness level and has the same love of hiking as you do.
They must be willing, as good as you at hiking and be good company.
A really boring person with nothing interesting to talk about isn't very good! , You don't have to go all out and get very expensive kit at all.
Your going to need some lightweight pants and a t-shirt, a fleece and a waterproof jacket(depending on time of year etc) and a small day sack to put stuff in.
Take lots of snacks and water, drink regularly and keep yourself hydrated.
A map and compass are useful but a GPS of some sort can also come in handy (but don't rely on gadgets,they can always run out of charge when you need them most). , Start out small and local and as you build up your strength go bigger and bigger! A three mile hike up a nearby hill is a good start, and keep going bigger and further. , Eventually you will be able to tackle the tallest peaks, the longest distances and the toughest terrain. -
Step 3: Get a hiking buddy.
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Step 4: Get some gear.
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Step 5: Find some Hikes to do.
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Step 6: Dream Big.
Detailed Guide
This allows you to take yourself further than wearing trainers or flat soled shoes.
A reliable, sturdy and supportive boot is best.
Also make sure your boots are right for the environment you will be using them in (For example, a pair of heavy duty waterproof boots are a bad choice for desert hiking).
Your boots should be suited to you and your environment.
If you can't walk up a small hill without tiring then you won't make it up that really big mountain standing between you and success.
No, a good hiker is one with good strength, stamina and the will to carry on in any conditions.
Develop these quality's, and you will be hiking like a pro in no time. , Find a friend who has a similar fitness level and has the same love of hiking as you do.
They must be willing, as good as you at hiking and be good company.
A really boring person with nothing interesting to talk about isn't very good! , You don't have to go all out and get very expensive kit at all.
Your going to need some lightweight pants and a t-shirt, a fleece and a waterproof jacket(depending on time of year etc) and a small day sack to put stuff in.
Take lots of snacks and water, drink regularly and keep yourself hydrated.
A map and compass are useful but a GPS of some sort can also come in handy (but don't rely on gadgets,they can always run out of charge when you need them most). , Start out small and local and as you build up your strength go bigger and bigger! A three mile hike up a nearby hill is a good start, and keep going bigger and further. , Eventually you will be able to tackle the tallest peaks, the longest distances and the toughest terrain.
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