If you’re going hiking, then it’s essential that you prepare yourself first. Of course, you need to work up to a long hike, but for any hike, there are several things you need to do before you can set out. First, make sure you know the trail. Most trails have maps that are easily available. If you’re planning on blazing your own trail through a state or national park, most of those should have maps [...] Read more »
If you’re going to go out hiking or hop on a mountain bike and ride, then you need proper footwear. It can be painful, even dangerous, to use footwear that isn’t ready for what you’re going to throw at it on the trails. Here are a few tips to help you make sure that you’ve got shoes that will do the job. Whether you’re walking the trails or riding them, you need good insulation. It [...] Read more »
If you know someone who loves hiking or mountain biking, perhaps you’ve asked them, “What’s so great about mountains?” Or perhaps you’re curious, because you’re interested in outdoor exercise, but you’re not sure it’s as beneficial as people claim. If any of this sounds like you, then read these tips on why mountains are such wonderful places to go and to exercise. Mountains are fresh. The air on a mountain is fresh. You’re often surrounded [...] Read more »
If you’re into mountain biking, then you probably know a lot of great places to ride. If you’re a beginner, though, you’re probably still learning. If you want to know about a few more places, take a look at this great list we’ve compiled. There are some great locations here, from all over the world! Australia is full of great places to ride a mountain bike. If you live in Australia already, or you’re not [...] Read more »
Most of us know that we need to exercise more. But whether we need to exercise more, or we just want to exercise more, sometimes we have trouble picking the most entertaining, the most exciting kind of exercise. If you want two new options to choose from, options that offer fresh air, beautiful views, and plenty of healthy exercise, consider hiking and mountain biking. Hiking and mountain biking are both great ways to get exercise [...] Read more »