beginner hiker

Build your skills- one step at a time. Starting something new can be a little scary at first. Heading out into the wilderness by yourself can be a little nerve wracking. However, just like anything, the better prepared you are, the less likely you will run into trouble. Be prepared ahead of time will help …

Part 1: How difficult is this hike, really? “Beginner”, “moderate”, “strenuous”, “moderately-strenuous”, “easy”, “hard”:  OMG!!  How do I know if this hike is for me?  Luckily there is a way you can can figure it out using a hiking rating system. It happens to all of us…you were scrolling through your Instagram or Facebook feed …