Tag: hiking
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11 Spiritual Benefits Of Hiking That Will Change Your Life ~ Women Wandering Beyond
You’ll find 3 different interests on my website/blog: hiking, wholistic living and spirituality. You may wonder how they all connect. My search for spirituality is my main goal, not only on my blog, but in life generally. Living a wholistic life and eating whole foods helps me better connect with my spiritual nature. For me,…
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Could Thru-Hiking be bad for your health? ~ Backpacker.com
As the old saying goes… “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” This article, from Backpacking.com, discusses Tom Heinbockel, who hiked the 2653 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. He decided to track his health before and after the hike. What they found surprised them. (But not me! 😁) You see, Heinbockel…
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How to Start Hiking: Tips for Beginners — Vancouver Trails
If you are serious about hiking, this article from Vancouver Trails is a great place to begin, if you’re a newbie and a great reminder for you experts. Tips for beginners looking to start hiking on the trails near Vancouver. How to Start Hiking: Tips for Beginners — Vancouver Trails
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Wholistic Hiking: Why Choose Whole Food on a Hike (Plus 6 Quick and Healthy Trail Breakfasts)
When I first started researching backpacking and hiking food/meals, for our first trips, I was shocked by what most backpackers ate on trail. I watched many videos on Appalachian Trail through hikes (completing the whole trail) and watched as hikers refueled with candy, pop tarts, oreos and the infamous “ramen bomb” (see the video below).…