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Learn advanced hiking and backpacking tips such as how to condition the body, how to hike in high altitudes, and how to avoid blisters in this free online series of videos.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Learn how you can prevent blisters on your feet while hiking in this free video.
Learn how to identify and avoid poison oak on your next hiking trip in this free video.
Learn how to condition your body to get ready for your hiking trip in this free video.
Learn how to cool down after a long hiking trip in this free video.
Learn what kinds of foods to eat and how to pack them for your next hiking trip in this free video.
Learn the importance of going slow when hiking downhill in this free video.
Learn the importance of slowing down when hiking uphill.
Learn how to pack for the cold climate on your next hiking trip in this free video.
Learn how to pack for a desert climate hike in this free video.
Learn important gear to take on your next hiking trip in this free video.
Learn how to pack your backpack for your hiking excursion in this free video.
Learn how a book with hiking trails can help immensely in this free video.
Learn the importance of pacing yourself during a hike in this free video.
Learn how to hike in high altitudes and what to be on the lookout for in this free video.
Exploring new areas and enjoying scenic surroundings are two of the most poignant benefits of hiking. Familiarizing yourself with the trails in the mountains, or just in a rural area, is a great and healthy pastime. Though the surroundings may vary around the world, there are still various similarities to the basic idea of hiking. Hiking is done on foot and therefore requires a certain level of fitness, depending on the area you wish to cover. Hiking is usually a daytime activity that requires essential equipment such as a backpack, hiking boots, hiking poles, food, water and first aid materials.
Watch these expert video clips to get great information on advanced levels of hiking. Learn how to avoid blisters when hiking by choosing the appropriate boots or shoes and socks for hiking conditions. Another safety tip is conditioning your body for the hike. Getting in shape will help prevent injury on the long hiking trail. Get tips on packing the right equipment and how to pack it in your backpack efficiently. Hiking downhill can often be harder than hiking uphill. Watch these videos to get tips on downhill and uphill hiking and hiking in high altitudes as well as many other topics for advanced hiking.
Chris Van Londen Chris Van Londen's experience with backpacking and hiking spans three decades. He has hiked all over the United States and Canada. <BR /><BR />In the mid seventies, he developed an interest in backpacking. He conducted his first five day trip into the Jefferson Wilderness in the Central Oregon Cascades. The next decade brought him to many wilderness areas throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada. These included The North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainer National Park, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Goat Rock Wilderness, Mt. St. Helens National Monument, and Eagle Cap Wilderness just to mention a few.dkdk
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