Hikers rejoice every day of the technology advances, because they make our lives much easier and give us the possibility to enjoy the path without worrying about getting lost.
Both dedicated GPS and smartphones have come to be a kind of blessing for hikers in this century. Thanks to applications like Walkaholic, it is now possible to check our position in real time regarding the route we have selected to walk.
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The app contains step-by-step instructions and even some explanatory videos and safety tips, so hiking becomes a safer activity.
One of the main advantages of hiking is that, although it can be done alone, if you practice it in a group it is more fun and safe.
Group hiking helps strengthen family ties, friendship and allows you to expand your circle of friends who love hiking. There is no better way to make friends than facing paths and adventures together.
Being a non-competitive sport, as a rule all walkers help each other. This is reinforced when we face a particularly complicated path, and in fact it is recommended that you never do these routes alone.
Continue reading GUIDE: How to prepare and organize a group-hiking route?Walking is a natural act for human beings, something that we learn since we are babies and serves us as a mean of locomotion throughout our lives. But it has other advantages, because it is in itself a very complete aerobic exercise, which mobilizes our body and strengthens our vital systems.
Now, because modern life imposes a very fast pace, we tend to use other means of transportations to move at full speed from one place to another. We hardly walk anymore.
Continue reading How to start and improve in hiking?Now that temperature is increasing – at levels that may be considered historical records- we must pay special attention to two main aspects if we go hiking. These are food and hydration.
Of course we all agree that going for a walk should be a pleasant and fun experience. But it must be taken into account that, as we walk, we will find ourselves in areas where there is little or no human presence… and, therefore, getting help will be tricky at least.
Then, we must ensure that our body has enough energy and electrolytes to reach our destiny. So from Walkaholic we give you several tips on this subject.
This is especially important in summer. As the temperature rises, our body increases perspiration to keep us cool. In return, when we sweat, we lose water and salts by evaporation as result.
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