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Can You Wear Crocs for Hiking | Are Crocs God for Hiking
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Need to Know: Can You Wear Crocs for Hiking?

July 15, 2023May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford

Crocs shoes are waterproof, easy to slip on and off, and oh-so-comfortable. But honestly, are Crocs a good option for

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How to Find a Hiking Buddy or Hiking Group
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How Do I Find a Hiking Buddy or Hiking Group?

January 18, 2023January 22, 2023 Erin Gifford

Some people like to hike alone, whether for solitude or convenience. Others prefer to go with a hiking buddy or

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Appalachian Trail
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Need to Know: What is Trail Magic?

July 11, 2022July 13, 2022 Erin Gifford

No one knows exactly when trail magic came to be, but by the 1980’s, the term was in use all

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Two Black Bears in a Tree | Can Bears Climb Trees?
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Need to Know: Can Bears Climb Trees?

June 27, 2022June 26, 2022 Erin Gifford

June is Great Outdoors Month and National Camping Month. Lots of us are getting outside, whether hiking, biking, camping or

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Woman Hiking in the Forest |
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Is Merino Wool Good for Summer Hiking?

June 20, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Merino wool is associated with insulating and maintaining warmth in cold weather. However, you can and should wear merino wool

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Hiking in Jeans
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Need to Know: Is it Okay to Go Hiking in Jeans?

June 13, 2022May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford

Hiking in jeans: is it okay to do? Why is it so controversial? We’ve all done it at least once…

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Hiking Woman
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Need to Know: Why Do My Fingers and Hands Swell When I Hike?

June 6, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

If you’re here, chances are you’ve searched for something like, “Why do my hands swell when I hike?” Don’t worry,

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Rock Scrambling in Hiking | Devil's Marbleyard in Virginia
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Need to Know: What is Scrambling in Hiking?

May 30, 2022May 29, 2022 Erin Gifford

Scrambling in hiking might sound intimidating, but it’s not as intense as rock climbing. While it can be challenging, it

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two hikers on a trail
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Hiker’s Rash: What it Is, How to Treat It & How to Prevent It

May 9, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Hiker’s rash – known by doctors as exercise-induced vasculitis – is an itchy, red rash that can appear on one

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Best Ways to Carry Water While Hiking
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Need to Know: What’s the Best Way to Carry Water While Hiking?

May 2, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Have you ever been curious about the best way to carry water while hiking? I have. Water is heavy, so

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