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you hike for many miles or take a day hike you are in
the right sport. Hiking is awesome for exercise and for
pure enjoyment of nature. Get to the hills or desert or
where ever there is clean air and few people. Be sure to
go prepared and get out and
enjoy the smell of pine or sage or find your way through
a deciduous grove.
When hiking take the
right gear and foot wear as well as nourishing supplies.
Map our your route and take a buddy.
There are many web sites
and map stores that can get you set up for navigation.
You can find gear at your local store as well.
Break yourself into
hiking. The Boy Scouts do a 50-miler from time to time.
Don't jump on that band wagon until you are prepared.
Take a day hike. Then, in the near future, take an
overnighter. Build up your muscles, mentality, and calluses
for longer hikes.
Take mole skin. It is a
bandage like a thick band-aid that covers potential
blister areas and already formed blisters.
Take a reliable vehicle
and take a camera.
Document your hikes both
in pictures and on paper. You will find that looking
back over notes from old trips is a lot of fun. Learn
some great stories, jokes, and pieces of info that would
be good to share as you hike along.
Enjoy your trip and stay
safe!
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