Comments on: 8 Life-Saving Tips to Follow Before and During Every Hike

By: hiker_hannah

hiker_hannah — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In reply to trail_runner82. Both are important, but I lean towards cardio. Helps with the altitude too!

By: BarefootAdventurist

BarefootAdventurist — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In reply to critique_master. hey, some people might not know the basics. Always good to remind, no?

By: TechieTrev

TechieTrev — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Drawing up an itinerary and sharing it is a fantastic tip. There are great apps now that can do this for you automatically and even send updates.

By: Elisa93

Elisa93 — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:42:16 +0000

for the water purification system, any cheap suggestions? on a student budget here and don’t wanna spend much.

By: critique_master

critique_master — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:55:21 +0000

Oh great, another article telling us to drink water and wear good shoes. Revolutionary. What’s next, advising us to breathe too, Jonathan Holmes?

By: peakSeeker

peakSeeker — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:42:05 +0000

In reply to trail_runner82. kinda think strength plays a bigger role tho, cardio is good but you need muscle for those climbs

By: J_Thomps

J_Thomps — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:07:24 +0000

Mental prep crucial? Please, the only prep I do is making sure I have enough snacks. If you’re mentally strong, you wouldn’t need to prepare so much.

By: SunnyDaze

SunnyDaze — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:31:46 +0000

just started hiking last month and omg, sharing your plan with someone is so key. gives me peace of mind knowing someone’s got my back.

By: GaryTheSnail

GaryTheSnail — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:01:29 +0000

If hiking’s not a race, why am I always trying to beat my last time? Guess I’m just racing against the slowest version of myself, LOL.

By: ZackB

ZackB — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:45:42 +0000

do you think a sports drink works just as well as water, cause I heard it’s better for hydration?

By: trail_runner82

trail_runner82 — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:25:58 +0000

Absolutely agree about the cardiovascular fitness. It’s not just about muscle, having good endurance can transform a tough hike into an enjoyable one.

By: MaggieS

MaggieS — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:24:37 +0000

hey, for the hiking boots part, does it really make a huge diff what kind u wear? asking cause my old ones are beat but comfy.