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Hiking Tips
If you're planning on hiking, there are many things you can do to prepare so that you have a fun and safe time. For instance, make sure you pack and dress appropriately for your hike.

Footwear: Wear something that's going to be comfortable. If you're just hiking through the woods, running or walking shoes may be fine. If you intend on hiking some steeper and rockier terrain (or if it's very cold), you might want to consider wearing hiking boots.

Clothing: Dress in layers. As the temperature continues to drop, dressing warmly is especially important. Wear layers, so that you can stay comfortable both while you are hiking and while you're sitting to enjoy lunch or a snack.

Water: Be sure to carry water with you. Especially if you are planning to spend a long day hiking, water is essential. Even moderate exercise such as walking can tax your body's water reserves, so drink frequently.

While hiking can be fun, it's important to remember to follow some basic guidelines in order to maintain hiking trails' beauty for others:

 · "Pack it in, pack it out," is a hiker's mantra. Make sure that you leave your hike with everything you came with, including food scraps and wrappers.

 · Leave the environment as you find it. Leave plants, rocks and artifacts where you find them.

 · Do not feed any animals you may see. Enjoy watching them from a distance.

You can go to the Green Mountain Club’s website, greenmountainclub.org, for more information, and to find more scheduled hikes in your area.
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