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Hiking is likely the most common way you’ll experience your woodlot. Learn about essential items to bring to make your hike a safe, enjoyable time.

Getting Started in Hiking

This SectionHiker.com article by Philip Werner offers practical advice to improve your chances of taking up day hiking.

Day Hikers’ Ten Essentials Guide

The “Ten Essentials” are a solid list of basic equipment you should bring with you on every hike.

Complete Beginners Guide to Hiking

This guide will help you familiarize yourself with some of the fundamentals of hiking, demonstrating that with minimal supplies and a little training, hiking can be for almost anyone.

Blog: Relive - A Social Route-Mapping App for Outdoor Adventurers with a Fun Video Element

I recently discovered a fun smartphone app called Relive that uses GPS to track your hike/run/bike and other outdoor activities. You might be thinking, “So what? Many hiking apps already do that”.

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