Want to get out and trek in 2022?
Here’s how to pick a hike, according to an adventurist who does it all the time.
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Do your research
Its not all scenic strolls and stellar selfiesalthough we never turn down a good photo op!
Then, she dives into the research.
One of the most important things is understanding elevation gain in relation to total miles, she says.
A gain of 1,000 feet over ten miles is no biggie and is a pretty flat hike.
But 1,000 feet in one-and-a-half miles?
Now thats a very steep, strenuous hike.
Dig intoreviews and write-ups from other hikersin regional trail guides and online trail reviews.
Its a great starting point and gives important first-person insight.
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Anytime exploring on the trails is not without its own inherent risks, Hawkins says.
Get the Gear
Make sureyou are properly equipped to set out.No daypack?
Choose a shorter route that might just require a water bottle and snack on hand.
Hawkins brings a backpack with a potable water filter, snacks, and extra layers.
Particularly in the mountains, you never know when an afternoon rain (or even a snowstorm!)
might catch you off guard.
And when in doubt, seek out resources.
Visit your local forest service office or hit up a gear outfitter armed with knowledgeable locals.
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