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Solo Hiking Tips; How to Start Hiking Alone
Have you ever wanted to hike your dream hike but didn’t have anyone to join you? Don’t let that stop you! I was once in the same position, however, with lots of experience I’ve learned many solo hiking tips to get me going. Hiking alone is an invigorating feeling that brings both enjoyment and confidence. It’s nice to go whenever you want, whenever you want. After over 10 years of hiking on my own, I’ve come up with these solo hiking tips to plan help you plan your first hiking trip alone! 1. Plan and Prepare Of all solo hiking tips, safety plays the biggest role when hiking alone. Proper…
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Backpacking for Beginners; Planning Your First Backpacking Trip
Backpacking is one of the most incredible ways to explore pristine backcountry wilderness that is only accessible by foot however, learning how to plan your first backpacking trip requires some prep. I’ve put together this Backpacking for Beginners guide to help you plan, prepare, and hit the trail. With over 10 years of backpacking experience and 3 years of working as a professional backpacking guide, this guide covers everything you need to know to have a smooth and fun first backpacking trip! Choosing a destination to go backpacking First and foremost, you must choose where you want to go on your first backpacking trip. Start small and go somewhere familiar.…