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The 10 Most Common Hiking Injuries and Illnesses and How

It’s easy to blame Giardia for this unholy trinity, but your hand-washing habits (and those of your campmates) are the more likely culprit. Pack Pepto-Bismol, acetaminophen, … See more

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Is Hiking Good for Your Health

WEBWe Got an Expert’s Opinion. The body does weird stuff on the trail. We rounded up the experts to answer our burning questions about hiker physiology. …

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Yes, You Can Train Your Body To Handle The Cold. Here's How.

WEBTurning the shower temperature down to get cold water exposure for the last 1.5 to 2 minutes is also a nice method for activation without the full shock therapy of a …

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How to Rehab Your Body and Mind After a Thru-Hike

WEBThe right leg will stay straight out behind you as you lower your hips to the floor. Using your arms for support and keeping your hands flat on the floor, drive your …

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How to Strengthen Your Knees for Hiking

WEB1. Lie on your back and bend your right knee, keeping your right foot on the ground. Extend your left leg on the ground with toes flexed up. 2. Engage your abs and …

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Knee Pain and Hiking: Preventing and Treating It on the Trail

WEBKnee pain is a common hiking ailment; a weight-bearing hinge joint is not a structurally ideal setup for hiking. Walking at an incline puts two to three times your body …

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What to Do if You Get Sick While Thru-Hiking

WEBFirst, text the folks back home and let other hikers know that you don’t feel well. Consult your maps. If you’re close to a road or bail-out side trail, consider hiking out …

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Why Sleeping Outdoors Is So Good for You

WEBThe breathable mummy-shaped liner features 50% recycled fibers and 50% Thermolite Pro insulation with heat-trapping hollow fibers and ceramic pigments that reflect the body’s …

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Could Thru-Hiking Be Bad For Your Health

WEBThe good news: Those negative changes are reversible. While the researchers didn’t do enough follow-up to say how long the effects of Heinbockel’s thru …

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One of the World’s Most Widespread Health Problems Has a …

WEBPhoto: Ryan Unger. An estimated 2.1 billion people worldwide lack access to clean water. The causes for this global crisis vary—polluted water sources, resource management …

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How to Protect Your Heart While Hiking

WEBTreat. Evacuate to the nearest road and summon medical care as soon as possible. Chewing aspirin tablets may help dissolve blood clots to give you more time. …

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Fitness Special—Hike Forever: Age 65 & Up

WEBBackpack for life with the Hike Forever Fitness Plan. Your Body. True: The effects of aging seem to accelerate after 65. Also true: “Walking and moving around is …

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6 Fitness Myths That Can Hurt Your Hiking

WEBBackpacker Skills Backpacking Fitness. “No Pain, No Gain” Is A Lie. These 6 Fitness Myths Can Hurt Your Hiking. Just because the saying rhymes doesn't mean …

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The 10 Best Backpacking Packs for Any Adventure (2024)

WEB(Photo: Courtesy Deuter) Best for Short Overnights Deuter Aircontact Ultra 35+5. $240 at Amazon. Weight: 2.5 lbs Size: M’s and W’s, two sizes each Pros and …

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Fitness Special—Hike Forever: Age 50-65

WEBStarting at about age 50, the fight for fitness has one front that you can’t control (age-related muscle losses, called sarcopenia) and one that you can (exercise). …

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Wilderness: The New Treatment for PTSD

WEBShe is also founder of The Healing Lands Project, a non-profit that funds wilderness trips for child victims of domestic violence. New science seeks to quantify …

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12 Healthy, Delicious Homemade Snacks for Hiking

WEBCinnamon Cocoa Almonds and Paleo Crunch. You’ll want to eat these easy recipes by the handful. And what’s stopping you? Makes the recipe for cinnamon cocoa …

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Bone Up With Backpacking

WEBProbably, says Seattle osteoporosis researcher Barbara Drinkwater, Ph.D., “You build bone by always asking it to do a little bit more than it’s used to,” she says. …

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Data Reveal How People Die in National Parks

WEBMedical: 12%. Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States, and it and other medical issues kill people in the national parks as well, …

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