Let's say you just joined a
hiking club... you're in decent shape, but haven't really hiked on any kind of regular basis since you were a Boy Scout. You need
boots... boots that would cover a variety of
hiking situations, most anyway. What would you do?
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posted by Witty
on Mar 23, 2006 -
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When I walk/hike for any length of time, my hands swell and fill with blood, turning bright red to purple. It's painful, and scares the hell out of my wife. What's going on?
posted by jsteward
on Mar 12, 2006 -
11 answers
Re: binoculars. What do I look for and what is the best for my money? We are hiking/mountaineering with kids.
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posted by snsranch
on Jan 30, 2006 -
9 answers
What is the best area of the Great Wall of China to see, with one full day to devote to the trip?
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posted by evadery
on Dec 5, 2005 -
13 answers
Multiple day hikes? I'm interested in information on hikes that take place over a series of days. The caveat is that at the end of each day, you arrive in some lodge or other place even though the hike itself is fairly rural.
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posted by vacapinta
on Dec 3, 2005 -
23 answers
I’m looking for a 2-5 day backpacking trip with warm weather in January/February. Anywhere in the continental US is fine, sub-freezing temperatures at night are ok, but I’d prefer no snow and daytime temps consistently above 60 F. Any suggestions?
posted by F Mackenzie
on Nov 27, 2005 -
6 answers
I get itchy and stinging legs (no hives) when I jog for 15 minutes (indoor or outdoor, hot or cold weather) and when I hike in cold weathers. When I stop walking or jogging, while I am still outside, it disappears after a while.
Any contact to my skin during this period, triggers the itching and stinging. I tried to wear different fabrics, from cotton to microfibres, and applied mosturizing lotions, nothing worked. I had allergy test that is clean. I don’t know if any relation to this but most of the times my legs are cooler than my rest of body, even in indoor.
Any body has an idea what is this?
posted by breeze01
on Nov 15, 2005 -
19 answers
I'm looking for things to do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks this Veteran's Day weekend.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on Nov 8, 2005 -
3 answers
Fall foliage! I'm going to be in NYC next week, and I'm hoping to escape the city for a couple of days to see the leaves. Any recommendations for good places to hike in the forest, eat a good dinner, and stay overnight, 2 hours or less from New York?
posted by fuzz
on Oct 14, 2005 -
15 answers
What's there to do in the area around Ely, MN, that doesn't involve paddling?
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posted by COBRA!
on Sep 1, 2005 -
4 answers
Have you ever known someone to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, all 2200 miles straight through?
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posted by Ugh
on Aug 25, 2005 -
26 answers
My wife and I will be spending two days in Yellowstone, and we're looking for input on what we must see/do while we're there. Good day-hikes, great vistas, "secret" places, etc. are what we're looking for. Also, while we'll be camping, any suggestions for fun local restaurants or museums would be great.
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posted by abingham
on Aug 15, 2005 -
10 answers
I'm going on a three-week backpacking trip in the mountains, and I'm trying to find a good resource for food planning.
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posted by ORthey
on May 17, 2005 -
15 answers
This summer, some friends and I plan on going camping and we're looking for some good overnight camping spots and hope some you might know a place or two that rock. Waterfalls to visit & swim in and drinking copious amounts of alcohol at night not being a problem is a plus and am willing to drive a few hours.
posted by jmd82
on May 7, 2005 -
6 answers
My summer trip to England will include a three-day, forty-mile hike through the westernmost part of Cornwall (Lands End and some on either side). Advice on the area and the hike would be appreciated.
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posted by anapestic
on Apr 20, 2005 -
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I do a lot of hill hiking in hot weather, up and down on both paved and unpaved trails. I have a high arch and underpronate. How can I zero in on some good trail shoes? I don't want full-fledged hiking boots, just cushioned trail runners with toe & sole protection for the pebbly & stony parts.
posted by mono blanco
on Apr 19, 2005 -
6 answers
Due to a lucky alignment of stars, I have a 5 day vacation slot appear out of nowhere. I semi-randomly picked a destination: on Tuesday night I am flying out to Los Angeles, renting a car and driving into desert. What must I see/do?
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posted by blindcarboncopy
on Mar 20, 2005 -
12 answers
HikingFilter: Two fairly fit, moderately experienced hikers looking for some new challenges. One would be for February, one in April and the limitations include anywhere in the Northern US/Canada. Suggestions?
posted by dflemingdotorg
on Jan 6, 2005 -
16 answers
Joggers, Hikers and Marathon walkers, your attention please! I love to walk, but experience troubles with chafing. For particularly long walks (5 hours and beyond), I used to use a product called Chafe Eez, manufactured by a now apparently defunct company called Second Wind. [more inside]
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posted by tomble
on Dec 13, 2004 -
10 answers
JacketFilter: I live in the UK where it rains all the time, but I like to hike and bike so I'd like to upgrade my jacket to one with features that let one stay cool while active (such as breathable fabric and pit/core zips), but still has many pockets. [mi]
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posted by grouse
on Nov 11, 2004 -
6 answers
HikingCampingNaturalBeautyFilter: I'm new to NYC. I'd love to escape the city and do a bit of hiking or camping in the great fall weather we're having. I'm looking for stuff that is a) beautiful and b) accessible by train. I have "sometimes" access to a car for weekends, though, so just spill your favorite camping or hiking area, even if it requires a car. Hitchhiking into and outa town is also ok by me. [MI]
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posted by zpousman
on Oct 5, 2004 -
7 answers
Hiking with blisters. Beyond Moleskin, does anyone have any advice regarding cutting edge solutions which enable hikers to protect blisters that have developed into full-out open sores ?
posted by troutfishing
on Sep 1, 2004 -
12 answers
I just realized that I get downright passionate about telling people how to have the best outdoor/hiking experience in the south half of BC/Alberta. I'm thinking this means I'd be happiest were I to get back into hiking. But I feel I've done it all here... does anyone have recommendations for truly stunning 3-5 day backpacking excursions? They don't necessarily require mountains: I've done some coastal hiking, and it was wonderful, too. Where in the world should I go?
posted by five fresh fish
on May 28, 2004 -
15 answers
I was planning on hiking along the
Alta Via 1 trail in the Dolomites within the next few weeks and I was wondering if anyone had experience in this region. Is it safe during springtime without proper hiking/snow equipment? Can the higher mountains with snow be avoided? Thanks for any tips or suggestions!
posted by RGD
on Apr 20, 2004 -
1 answer
Planning on visiting Moab, UT at the end of the week . . . any suggestions on short hikes or good places to stay in the area (preferably motel/hotel or camping)?
posted by nyoki
on Mar 23, 2004 -
7 answers
In October, I will be going on an extensive backpacking trip across Europe, and I'm looking to buy (and break in) some
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posted by Marquis
on Dec 29, 2003 -
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