Difference between revisions of "Improve Your Hiking Technique"

{{fa}}Ever wonder why some people seem to be able to [[Hike Safely|hike]] tirelessly? This article explains how to do just that: hike further, faster, and with greater ease. Look below for more information.

{{fa}}Ever wonder why some people seem to be able to [[Hike Safely|hike]] tirelessly? This article explains how to do just that: hike further, faster, and with greater ease. Look below for more information.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

#  '''Invest in a good pair of hiking boots.''' Good boots are critical and sometimes expensive. They don't have to be expensive boots (though professionally fitted boots are the best). It is best to know the specific or varied environments in which the hiking will be conducted, this will allow you to select a pair of boots that are appropriate for the conditions. For instance, water resistant features on a boot may be appropriate in areas that experience moderate to low temperatures and heavy rain because they will often lengthen the time during which you can hike with warm, dry feet. Conversely, water resistant boots have little use in a dry climate as they will often prevent your feet from pushing the collected moisture from your feet and socks to the surrounding air. This will result in clammy, and often blistered feet. Boots do have to be comfortable after a period of break-in, durable, and properly fitted. Keep in mind that oftentimes a lightweight, "broken-in out-of-the-box" composite boot may not last as long as a full leather boot that requires time and energy to achieve optimal break-in."

#  '''Invest in a good pair of hiking boots.''' Good boots are critical and sometimes expensive. They don't have to be expensive boots (though professionally fitted boots are the best). It is best to know the specific or varied environments in which the hiking will be conducted, this will allow you to select a pair of boots that are appropriate for the conditions. For instance, water resistant features on a boot may be appropriate in areas that experience moderate to low temperatures and heavy rain because they will often lengthen the time during which you can hike with warm, dry feet. Conversely, water resistant boots have little use in a dry climate as they will often prevent your feet from pushing the collected moisture from your feet and socks to the surrounding air. This will result in clammy, and often blistered feet. Boots do have to be comfortable after a period of break-in, durable, and properly fitted. Keep in mind that oftentimes a lightweight, "broken-in out-of-the-box" composite boot may not last as long as a full leather boot that requires time and energy to achieve optimal break-in."