Hiking
Everything on AthleteRX about Hiking: the full Hiking section (rules, leagues, youth, injuries, training, recovery, nutrition, wearables and gear), plus buying guides and articles.
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Best Hiking Boots 2026: 7 Picks for Beginners and Beyond
The best hiking boots for 2026: Merrell, KEEN, Salomon, Columbia, Danner and Altra compared, with waterproof vs breathable, boots vs trail shoes,…
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Recovery After Hiking: Sore Legs, Foot Care, Sleep and Multi-Day Trips
Recovery after long hikes and multi-day trips: sore legs from descents, refueling and rehydrating, foot care, sleep, zero days and warning signs.
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Training for a Big Hike: Leg Strength, Cardio, Carrying a Pack and Trekking Poles
How to train for a big hike or backpacking trip: cardio, step-ups and leg strength, carrying load, trekking pole technique and a…
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Hiking Trail Rules & Safety: Ten Essentials, Leave No Trace, Right-of-Way
Hiking rules and trail safety: the Ten Essentials, Leave No Trace’s seven principles, who has the right of way, permits and safety…
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Hiking With Kids: Safety, Packs and Programs for Young Hikers
Hiking with kids at every age: trail safety, what to do if a child gets lost, sun, heat and ticks, pack weight,…
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Hiking Organizations & Trails: From the NPS to the Triple Crown
Hiking organizations and trails: the National Trails System, the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails and their nonprofits, the Triple Crown,…
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Hiking Nutrition: Trail Food, Backpacking Calories, Electrolytes and Water Treatment
Hiking and backpacking nutrition: energy needs, trail food, electrolytes and hyponatremia, CDC water treatment advice and the few supplements worth a look.
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Hike Day: Planning, Start and Turnaround Times, Water and Fuel per Hour, Weather
Hike Day: plan the route, start early, set a turnaround time, drink and eat every hour, and read the weather, from day…
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Hiking Gear: The Complete Hiking Gear List
A simple hiking gear list: boots vs trail runners, daypacks and backpacks, trekking poles, water filters, navigation, layers, first-aid kits and recovery…
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Hiking Injuries and Trail Safety: Sprains, Knees, Heat, Altitude and Getting Help
The most common hiking injuries and trail dangers, from ankle sprains, knee pain and blisters to heat, hypothermia, altitude sickness, lightning and…
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Hiking: The Complete Guide for Hikers, Families and Backpackers
Hiking from day hikes to backpacking and peak-bagging: trail rules, the Ten Essentials, the most common hiking injuries, heat, altitude, training, recovery…
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Best Hiking Wearables: GPS Watches with Maps, Satellite Messengers, PLBs and Recovery Trackers
The best hiking wearables: GPS watches with maps and altimeters, satellite messengers and personal locator beacons, and recovery trackers for big trips.