Posts Tagged ‘Hiking’
Hiking Glendalough, Ireland
March 21st, 2011 by Bea | Exercises, Hiking
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to complete perhaps one of the most beautiful walks I have ever done in my life. Located about an hour and a half from Dublin, the settlement of Glendalough, Ireland, is a site that you would have never had guessed was there. The trail that the group I was with took was the White Trail--Spinc and Glenealo Valley. This lead us from the Lower Lake and around the Upper Lake in the Wicklow National Park, but in order to get to the views, you have to take quite a hike. The White
1, 2, 3, Hike!
May 27th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to relax, enjoy the outdoors, get and stay fit. But if you set out on the trails improperly prepared, hiking can turn out be a less than enjoyable experience. First, you need to be physically prepared to hike, and the training that you do will be primarily determined by the duration and terrain of the hike you are planning. For a simple day hike on a relatively flat trail, daily walking around a track or on a treadmill would be sufficient. For longer trips, and hikes on rougher terrain, it is important to plan
Hike in Good Company
November 9th, 2009 by Greg Cote | Hiking, Video
As you get ready for your next hike, you'll want to make sure you pack plenty of water, dress appropriately, and bring some good music. Check out our suggestions for the perfect pairing of music and hiking.
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Hiking
April 18th, 2008 by LJ Dovichi | Hiking, Walking
The skies are clear, the weather is warm, there's a gentle breeze -- it's spring and the perfect season for hiking. With the right attire and equipment you can hike year round, but spring is truly the perfect time -- everything is green and blooming, the trails are dry, and the weather is perfect -- neither too hot nor too cold. Hiking is good for any age and fitness level; it just depends on the trails you blaze. If you're athletic, you'll want to pick mountain paths with sharp inclines to give your muscles a workout, and if you aren't,
