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Top 9 Stretches for Hiking & Backpacking

By Marcus Pagliarulo

stretching before (and after) your hike is essential and will lead to a more enjoyable experience with fewer sore muscles https://hitpcgames.com/ https://www.majidsaleem.com/ https://keygensoft.com/ https://windowscrack.net/ https://yellowcrack.com/ Have you ever had to stop early on a hiking excursion because your calves got too tight? Or have you pulled something trying to get over a particularly large rock […]

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The Essential Guide to Backpacking with A Dog

By Dustin Walker

BY KELLY DUNNING For me, backpacking and dogs go together like wool socks and hiking boots: It just makes sense to put ‘em together. A dog makes an ideal hiking partner because they’re curious, full of energy and happy to follow you anywhere you want to go. And they love all the extra exercise they’re […]

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How A Killer Uppercut Can Make You A Faster, More Agile Hiker

By Dustin Walker

Boxing isn’t often the sport of choice for outdoor enthusiasts. You’re stuck in a crowded gym sucking in sweat-tainted air while listening to folks pound away at heavy bags. Not exactly pristine scenery. But there a few benefits of adding the Sweet Science to your hiking training routine. I used to dabble in boxing a […]

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4 little-known tips for hiking in hot weather

By Dustin Walker

Drink lots of water. Wear a hat. Rest in the shade. You know to do this basic stuff when hiking in the piercing heat, right? I sure hope so, ‘cause I’m not gonna waste your time by going over it. Instead, this article will serve up a quartet of heat-beating trekking tips many hikers don’t […]

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How to Tell if Your Hiking Partner Might Get You Killed

By Dustin Walker

The most dangerous kind of people are the ones who don’t know they’re stupid. And unfortunately, some of these people go hiking. So what ends up happening? They wander deep into the boonies, hurt themselves (and others) and then need to be rescued. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not one of these people. […]

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A super-simple training plan for hiking mountains

By Dustin Walker

Maybe you’re the type who likes to keep a detailed log of every lunge, squat and crunch you do each week. Perhaps you’re all about setting dozens of goals and tweaking your routine like a fine piece of machinery. If so, I admire you. But I just can’t work out that way. For me, hiking […]

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