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The Art of Hiking: Downhill/Uphill
Hiking up or down a steep slope places considerable demands on your muscles and joints.
Read More >>Living Hazard: Hunters
Hiking during hunting season adds a layer of risk to your journey.
Read More >>Stay on the Trail
A trail is a scar on the landscape, albeit a minor one. Where there is a trail, you should use it - not wander away from it.
Read More >>Pack It In, Pack It Out
Taking home your trash is one of the easiest ways to show respect for the land upon which you tread.
Read More >>Leave No Trace Principles
The mission of the Leave No Trace (LNT) program is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation.
Read More >>The Art of Hiking: Basic Technique
For beginning hikers, the two most important hiking habits to develop are: 1) start slowly, and 2) walk rhythmically.
Read More >>Choose Your Hike
A day hike requires minimal equipment and can be as simple as choosing a hike and hitting the trail.
Read More >>Desert Hiking
When most of us think "desert," we think "heat." It is important to plan your hikes around keeping cool.
Read More >>Desert Basics
Water. From beginning to end, from one moment to the next, water is the most important factor in a hike through arid country.
Read More >>Hiking and Bear Encounters
Although the risk of an encounter with a bear is low, there are no guarantees of your safety.
Read More >>Plan Your Trip
Adequate trip planning and preparation will help you accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably, while simultaneously minimizing damage to the land.
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