Whit Garey - Hiking Essentials--Tips to Be a Stronger, Faster, Smarter and Safer Hiker

Hiking Essentials: Tips To Be A Stronger, Faster, Smarter And Safer Hiker

By: Whit Garey

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DISCLAIMER

A ll forms of outdoor recreation activities have a higher level of risk than most ordinary activities, and therefore can be potentially hazardous and/or dangerous. This includes hiking and especially off-trail adventure hiking. Risk is always a factor in hiking and off-trail adventure hiking, especially when weather is adverse or unpredictable, or when unforeseen events or conditions create a hazardous condition.

For these reasons, it is your responsibility to learn the necessary skills for safe hiking and off-trail adventure hiking. You must assume responsibility for your own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, be prepared for all conditions, and seek advice on current weather and current trail conditions. These conditions change from day to day, and from season to season, therefore rendering any information on our guide subject to change without warning.

Although we try to make the information contained on this hiking guide as accurate as possible, we disclaim any liability for accident, loss, injury, inconvenience or any other damage that may be sustained by anyone using the information contained on this hiking guide. Those who use this information, and those who venture onto trails or into wilderness, do so at their own risk. You are solely responsible for using your judgment in interpreting and using this information to safely enjoy your own outdoor pursuits.

Hiking Essentials: Tips To Be A Stronger, Faster, Smarter And Safer Hiker

H ave you ever been so out of breath that you couldnt enjoy the marvelous view or couldnt focus on anything except for how much further you are from the top? Have you ever been left behind or wished you could hike at a faster rate? If you love the outdoors but arent very confident in your hiking abilities, youre in the right place!

As an experienced hiker, Im here to help you become faster, stronger, healthier, happier and more confident in the mountains! In this guide Ill be sharing my hiking experience and whats been the most helpful in getting me to where I am today. By the time you make it through this guide, youll be equipped with everything you need physically and mentally to take on new hikes and reaching new heights literally!

Whether youre an experienced hiker or just starting out on your hiking journey, this guide will help you improve upon your technique and become a stronger hiker. While you can search online for the answers to your questions, that will take time and with so much information available, it can be challenging to find the right information. This guide will help you jump ahead, learning how to feel more confident while hiking, as well as hike further and higher than you wouldve thought possible!

So buckle down and lets get into the nitty-gritty of hiking.

My Story:

M y story begins at a time where I was overweight and out of shape. I found myself on a moderate hike with a few friends. I was constantly left behind, struggling for a breath of fresh air and wondering how on earth I was going to make it through. Sound familiar?

Im from Alaska and the hiking culture is quite prominent here. Before the pandemic, I was afraid to go hiking alone so my hiking was dependent on other peoples schedules. Once the rising case numbers started forcing businesses to close and people to work from home, I began getting outside more on my own.

When I started hiking by myself, I felt free, as well as a sense of pride for completing hikes on my own. It was liberating to keep hiking when I felt like it and not having to depend on others coming along with me. During that time, I learned a lot about myself and looked forward to being out in the mountains all alone, where I could refuel and reenergize. My heart was full.

A S TIME WENT ON, I started working out and training to improve my existing ability as a hiker. Aside from the physical changes I made, I began developing a mindset that helped me make it to the summit, even when it got challenging.

Since then, Ive hiked some of the largest and steepest mountains in Alaska and reached a point where I was able to hike over 4,500 ft in elevation in one day! Both Knoya Peak and Pepper Peak were over 4,500 ft elevation gain. If you had asked me a year ago if this was possible for me, I would have told you no and maybe even laughed. Its through overcoming various challenges during each hike and learning from each and every mistake that I was able to get to where I am today.

Im no longer a weak and timid hiker. I thoroughly enjoy each hike I do and I want you to experience that as well! As you go through this guide, youll find a comprehensive list of the things Ive done to improve my own strength and endurance. If you apply these tactics, youll have no trouble achieving the same results, as well as learning how to better connect with nature and feel confident in your hiking abilities!