Whenever I am on a hike, I like to carry along a meal or a snack to keep me going. I notice that my fellow hikers do the same, and most of them are making room in their backpacks for some form of … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Thing: Why Do Hikers Eat So Much Peanut Butter
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Uphill Hiking: Which Exercises Help?
Ryan Alston · April 2018Although uphill hiking requires stronger core, upper legs and CNS (central nervous system), the main difference is in calves. Before you read further...This post is … [Read more...] about Uphill Hiking: Which Exercises Help?
Hike Your Mind: How to Hike Mindfully
Ryan Alston · April 2018Meditation is the practice of training your mind. You can meditate to improve your emotional positivity, develop concentration, control your thoughts, clear your mind, enjoy … [Read more...] about Hike Your Mind: How to Hike Mindfully
Bootcamp: How to Prepare for Hiking
Ryan Alston · April 2018It's April! We all know what that means, my fellow northern hemispherers. It means the local mountain in your town is saying goodbye to snow and waving at you. You wave … [Read more...] about Bootcamp: How to Prepare for Hiking
Step by Step Guide: How to Pack a Backpack
In this post, I laid out ALL the backpacking items you might ever need, whether you're backpacking for traveling purposes or outdoors purposes (or both) - with your hiking backpack or travel … [Read more...] about Step by Step Guide: How to Pack a Backpack