Hiking

Hiking In the News

• How to Explore a New Hiking Area - Gathering Trail Books
• Swiss hut hiking offers leaner alternative to plush hotels - "The Swiss Alpine Club lists 153 of these huts on various hiking routes. Including private huts, which are sometimes run by ski clubs and other associations, there are over 300 mountain lodges ranging from "comfortable" with showers and four-bed rooms to simple unguarded shelters."

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Links

• Active Feet: Hiking - This article explains how to keep your feet healthy while you hike - includes how to choose the proper sock and footwear, and conditions to watch for.
• TrailDatabase.org - The world's largest trail database.
• American Hiking Society - Whether you enjoy day hikes in area parks or week-long backpacking trips in the wilderness, American Hiking Society is working every day to make sure your next hike is your best one yet.
• Hiking and Camping Safety - Health and safety tips from the American Red Cross. Also contains a hiking checklist of items your backpack should include.
• TheBackPacker.com - Backpacking gear reviews, hiking trail reviews, articles, pictures, links, and a message board.
• Trails.com - Trail maps, topo maps, hiking maps, bike rides, and more - the most comprehensive collection of trail descriptions and trail maps available online.
• BackPacking Lightweight - Travelling light is more fun! Promoting ultralight backpacking and hiking, featuring lightweight backpacking equipment. Has extensive gear reviews.
• Hiking Boots - What you need to know to buy - An excellent article by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club full of advice to absorb before the purchase of your next pair of hiking boots.

Reading

• Outdoor Magazines
• Outdoor Books