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5 Things I Would Never Do on a Hike That Help Me Hike Safely
Most hiking emergencies are preventable. Aside from accidental injuries, most rescues result from hikers being unprepared. Here are 5...
Alicia Filley
Jan 21, 20243 min read
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Hiking Injuries - How to Distinguish Soreness, Strain, and Sprain
Hikers get injured for many reasons, and there’s a lot of confusion about managing a musculoskeletal injury. This article explains some...
Alicia Filley
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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How to Get in Shape for Hiking
If you want hiking to feel easier, focus on cardio zone training to improve your hiking fitness and get in shape.
Alicia Filley
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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What's in YOUR Water Bottle - Choosing the Right Electrolyte Drink for Hiking
In 2021 the global estimate of the electrolyte drink market was 33.65 billion US dollars. Forty percent of that market share occurred in...
Alicia Filley
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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The Economics of Fitness and the Big Payoff
Each time you exercise or stretch, you’re investing in your health, fitness, and hiking ability. Just like with any other investment,...
Alicia Filley
Feb 19, 20233 min read
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How to do Lunges Without Hurting Your Knees
You may be scared to do lunges because they hurt your knees. However, you keep hearing that you should do them to be a better hiker. So...
Alicia Filley
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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7 Steps to Making a Great Comeback
I’ve had many comebacks, like losing 50 pounds after my twins and getting my strength and stamina back after a three-week illness that...
Alicia Filley
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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What to do with your 10 essentials
If you’re carrying the 10 essentials when you hike, you’re prepared for the worst. But if it does, what do you do? The first thing to...
Alicia Filley
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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6 Ways Poor Sleep Impacts Hikers and 6 Tips for Better Zzzz's
Most of us live chronically deprived of sleep. Just because you’re a hiker doesn’t mean you aren’t above getting caught in the rat race...
Alicia Filley
Aug 9, 20224 min read
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