Hiking Tips, Lifestyle Rebecca Abbott Hiking Tips, Lifestyle Rebecca Abbott

Why You Need Trekking Poles and How to Hike with Them

Not just for those with knee and ankle issues, trekking poles are a great way to improve your hiking experience. They can help reduce joint fatigue on long hikes, help you cross rivers, check the stability of innocent looking mud, and improve balance. If you’re new to the idea of using trekking poles and aren’t sure if they’re worth the splurge, then this post is for you. We’re going to cover what trekking poles are, how they can help you hike, best tips for how to use them, and we’ll recommend our favorite pairs to get you started. Let’s go!

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Hiking Tips, Lifestyle Rebecca Abbott Hiking Tips, Lifestyle Rebecca Abbott

How to Prepare for High Altitude Hiking: 9 Tips

Nothing derails a hike faster than succumbing to altitude sickness. A pounding headache, difficulty making decisions, shortness of breath, and dizziness is enough to change the trip plan, and as a high altitude hiker you need to know how to prepare, prevent, and treat acute mountain sickness. In this post, we’re going to go over what altitude sickness is, what the symptoms are, and 9 tips to make sure your next high altitude adventure goes smoothly.

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Hiking Tips, Lifestyle Rebecca Abbott Hiking Tips, Lifestyle Rebecca Abbott

Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Hiking Solo

Hiking is a fun way to disconnect from the daily stressors of life and reconnect with your inner self and nature. When you're new to hiking you probably are going with other people, but if you can find the courage to go solo, you will be greatly rewarded. Being a solo hiker gives you the freedom to go after the life that you truly want, without having to wait on others. But it can also be scary to go alone, and your fear may stop you from stepping out on the trail by yourself. To help you get over your fear of hiking solo, we've put together some practical tips and helpful perspective shifts to get you started. Read on below!

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7 Benefits of Hiking

Ever wonder what the benefits of hiking are? Well here’s a list of 7 amazing benefits of hiking! After reading this article you’ll know exactly what we get out of hiking, and you may be inspired to get even more out of your next hike.

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