Hiking & Trekking Tours With BikeHike Whether you are a hiking aficionado or a trekking enthusiast, we have an array of hiking & trekking trips for all experiences and skill levels. You can find some inspiration with our fulllist of trips, or get in touch directly anytime. We are always ...
They’re an Amazon best seller for women’s athletic socks, so will benefit your wardrobe on non-trekking days too, with one review sharing “I bought these for a hiking trip because of the tab at the back. They do not slip down your foot at all are very soft and have great cushion...
These are the best trekking poles when it comes to minimizing weight, and they are incredibly easy to swing and accurate to plant. However, the low weight is also indicative of a thinner carbon fiber shaft construction, meaning we aren’t comfortable taking this one off trail. This is a no...
for an independent explorer, daily food is one of the most overlooked items. While trekking at high altitudes we need more calories than normal without compromising on protein or fat. So in addition to the above, here’s a sample menu for a solo hike in the Himalayas with the...
It’s rare for a hiker to compare trekking boots to “walking on clouds,” but that’s exactly what happened with the Elixir Mid GORE-TEX hiking boots from Salomon, our top pick for all-around comfort. The secret is in the midsole, a proprietary mix called Fuze Surge that blends 30% ...
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9. Learn How to Use Trekking Poles All the guides at Adventures in Good Company are huge fans oftrekking poles:they are your best friend for preventing knee pain or for keeping it from getting worse. However, there are a number of tricks to using poles that will make them much more comf...
All fleece is at least slightly stretchy. As hiking is mostly just walking with trekking poles, we don’t need to worry about big climbing reaches. Moisture wicking is of little importance to us as well, as we tend to do most of our hiking in long sleeve sun hoodies, so there is less...
If you’re an avid hiker, you’re probably going to put your hiking sandals through the wringer, meaning they need to be well-made in order to keep up with you and your adventures. We want a pair we can rely on for traveling, trekking, and everything in between. We also seek out ...
Attachment points are practical if you use trekking poles or ice axes and they can be found on most good backpacks. Adjustable straps are also useful at the bottom of the backpack to attach bulky items which may take up too much space inside. As mentioned above though, if possible, we ...