I love doing this – see other hiking myths HERE Myth: A few shots of alcohol help to warm you. Sipping your favored alcoholic beverage on a winter trail might make you feel good, but much more than a few sips is dangerous outside in cold weather. Alcohol opens blood vessels in your skin (the […]
Exercise is Good for Us
Whenever I come back from a long hike, and especially a climb to a mountain top, my friends are convinced there are drugs at summit because I come back with my spirits soaring. Lately more is being written about exercise and its impact on our brains. I have read that a good workout increases levels […]
Debunking Myths About Hiking
Debunking the Debunkers First, I need to say a few things about some of the debunking I have seen on the internet: Your body will tell you when you need hydration You may read that the concern over dehydration is overdone and that your body will tell you when to drink. In my view this […]
What is a Hike?
What is a Hike? For most of us, a hike is anything ranging from a walk to a climb, typically on natural terrain ranging from dirt paths to trickier surfaces such as rocks, scree, tree roots, and even streams. Usually, a hike is longer than a walk. It could be an hour or two or […]