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Choosing the Right Mountain Biking Trail

March 18, 2020April 27, 2020 - by John Katu

One of the most important areas of mountain biking is finding the right trail to bike on. Choosing the right trail often means creating a successful, fun, and fulfilling ride. Choosing the wrong you can be disappointed and perhaps even dangerous for that inexperienced rider.

When you decide on a trail, or perhaps a destination to go mountain biking, there are several issues that you have to keep in mind. One of the most important things, as well as the first that you need to consider, could be the weather. This is generally only necessary when contriving a vacation, however, there are many places through the U.S. in places you have different elevations to bike at, therefore a range of temperatures. If you not comfortable biking in extremes, whether cold and hot, you ought to pick a more temperate section of the country or aim for better points in the …

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Choosing the Right Hiking Boots

March 15, 2020April 27, 2020 - by John Katu

Any hiker containing ever determined in a couple of sneakers can tell you the importance of a hiking boot. Not wearing proper footwear could cause discomfort and will result in injuries. As you will be traveling uneven terrain and rocky ground, you will need a shoe that grips the soil and prevents slipping, and most importantly you will need ankle support to stabilize you. It is important to learn how to find the proper footwear on your activities, the guidelines below can help you.

There are two types of hiking boots available, leather boots and lightweight hiking boots. Leather boots will set you back but you are tougher and can go longer. They can even be waterproofed to safeguard the feet in unpleasant weather. Lightweight hiking boots are less costly and can please take a shorter time to burglary. They also breathe better and tend to be more comfortable. Whichever …

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Benefits of Outdoor Recreation

February 22, 2020March 9, 2020 - by John Katu

Some people like to be outdoors and be active while others don’t. I have a friend who does not like to do outdoor recreation such as kayaking, jogging, walking, hiking, and so on. It is very difficult for me to understand that being active outside is one of my most favorite things about the world we live in. For those who love the outdoors as much as me, this article will make sense. For those who just roam outside on the most beautiful days, maybe these words will inspire you to try a new sport or enjoy some fresh air.

What are the benefits of outdoor recreation?

For one thing, getting out of the house and breathing in fresh air (hopefully) can refresh and do wonders to pump up your life force. I know for myself when I run or travel like. I feel alive and free and happy and …

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Prepared for Winter Climbing

February 8, 2020March 9, 2020 - by John Katu

If you like hiking, but always hesitate to get off track in winter, don’t hesitate anymore! Winter climbing can be an amazing experience if you take the right precautions beforehand. You might even find that you enjoy hiking in winter more than the summer months because it is less hot. Whatever type of hiking you like, there is no reason to stay at the door once the temperature drops.

Staying Cool and Dry

There are some things to keep in mind when you are planning a winter hiking trip. The most important thing and this might sound a bit strange considering the weather, is you have to stay cool and dry. This might not make sense to you, but for anyone who sweats during the winter and then has to stand around in cold and damp clothing, you will understand how important this is. To stay comfortable and safe, you …

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Avoiding Dehydration When Swimming

January 17, 2020February 20, 2020 - by John Katu

Swimming is one of the best ways to spend your summer vacation. There’s nothing like jumping into ice-cold water on a very hot day. But there are dangers that you need to be aware of before heading to the local swimming pool. One of the biggest (and quietest) threats is dehydration.

Dehydration

Dehydration is a disease that causes an extreme electrolyte imbalance in the body. This happens when you don’t take enough fluid to replace what is lost through sweating and urinating. While dehydration is a danger during sports physical activity, it becomes more during swimming. This is for two reasons, first when you exercise, you sweat. When you are in swimming water, you do not realize that you are still sweating and thus lose fluid. Second, because you are surrounded by water, your brain is tricked into thinking that you have all the fluids you need and does not …