http://the-hiking-club.com The Hiking Club website provides everything you need to know about hiking including choosing hiking boots and backpacks, using maps and compasses, avoiding getting lost and much more. en-us Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com The Hiking Club website provides everything you need to know about hiking including choosing hiking boots and backpacks, using maps and compasses, avoiding getting lost and much more. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-selecting-the-right-socks.html In hiking probably your most important item of kit is a good pair of boots and, perhaps surprisingly, a decent pair of hiking socks will come in in second place. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-selecting-the-right-socks.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-exercises-for-novice-hikers.html Like any other physical activity hiking requires a basic level of fitness and it is important for the novice hiker to get into shape before setting out on that first hike. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-exercises-for-novice-hikers.html http://the-hiking-club.com/discount-hiking-boots.html Hiking boots can be expensive and finding a pair of discount hiking boots can provide a considerable saving. There are however dangers in buying hiking boots at a discount. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/discount-hiking-boots.html http://the-hiking-club.com/waterproof-hiking-boots.html A good pair of waterproof hiking boots is an essential item of kit for both the occasional weekend hiker as well as the more serious backpacker and trekker. 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Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-basic-training-for-novice-hikers.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-buying-boots.html The right pair of hiking boots will be one of your very best investments and so it Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-buying-boots.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-an-introduction-to-backpacks.html Hiking backpacks come in all shapes and sizes and we will help to guide you through the maze to select the right hiking backpack to meet your needs. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-an-introduction-to-backpacks.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-backpack-buying-tips.html If you are new to hiking and are looking for your first hiking backpack then there are a few thinks that you should think about before you go shopping. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-backpack-buying-tips.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-techniques-for-the-novice-hiker.html As with most things in life the key to enjoyable hiking lies in the preparation and novice hikers should take the time to prepare themselves, rather than rushing in head first. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-techniques-for-the-novice-hiker.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-more-techniques-for-the-novice-hiker.html Hiking away from normal terrain, for example on steep slopes or at high altitude, requires some adjustment and careful monitoring of your health. 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Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-basic-first-aid.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-dealing-with-blisters.html The real secret to dealing with blisters lies in avoiding them in the first place and that means the right selection of both hiking boots and socks. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-dealing-with-blisters.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-getting-lost-and-getting-out-of-it.html Despite the best preparation in the world even experienced hikers get lost from time to time and the secret is to know how to recover the situation. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-getting-lost-and-getting-out-of-it.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-an-introduction-to-using-a-compass.html Despite advances in technology and the introduction of GPS navigation systems, hikers are well advised to master the skills of using a map and compass. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-an-introduction-to-using-a-compass.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-an-introduction-to-using-maps.html For both experienced and novice hikers a basic understanding of maps and the ability to read a map is essential for safety. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-an-introduction-to-using-maps.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-navigation-by-the-stars-and-sun.html If you want to get back to basics and learn the true art of hiking then there Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-navigation-by-the-stars-and-sun.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-navigation-using-gps-devices.html Even if you believe in hiking by the sun and stars or a traditional map and compass, a GPS navigation system is fast becoming an essential piece of equipment used for hiking and can provide considerable peace of mind against the day when you inevitably get yourself lost. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-navigation-using-gps-devices.html http://the-hiking-club.com/take-along-the-best-gps-hiking-device.html Many tens of thousands of individual like hiking today and happily can now do so far more safety because of the arrival of GPS. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/take-along-the-best-gps-hiking-device.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-divisadero-mexico.html Hiking around Divisadero in the Copper Canyon region of the Sierra Tarahumara in Mexico provides the hiker with both a challenging hike and some spectacular views. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-divisadero-mexico.html http://the-hiking-club.com/yosemite-hiking-trips.html Yosemite hiking trips will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside to be seen anywhere in the United States. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/yosemite-hiking-trips.html http://the-hiking-club.com/yellowstone-hiking-trails.html Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States and includes some wonderful hiking trails allowing you to enjoy the sights of Old Faithful, herds of buffalo and some of the most magnificent scenery you will see anywhere. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/yellowstone-hiking-trails.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-in-grand-canyon.html Hiking in Grand Canyon is an experience which a hiker simply must not miss. It is no accident that the canyon has been referred to as the eighth wonder of the world and the memories you will take with you from your visit will last a lifetime. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hiking-in-grand-canyon.html http://the-hiking-club.com/grand-teton-day-hikes.html Grand Teton day hikes are among some of the most memorable hikes you will ever experience and, although not perhaps that well know, the Grand Teton National Park boast some of the most magnificent scenery to be found anywhere in the United States. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/grand-teton-day-hikes.html http://the-hiking-club.com/hawaii-waterfall-hike.html Hawaii boast the unique Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which provides thousands of wonderful hiking trails including the Hawaii waterfall hike which is a truly great hiking adventure. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://the-hiking-club.com/hawaii-waterfall-hike.html http://the-hiking-club.com/what-to-pack-on-a-hike.html Whether you are just going out for the day or for a longer hike you will need to know what to pack on a hike. 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