Hiking Disciplines & Variations
Hiking might just be considered as walking for recreational purposes. However, the terrain and other conditions you choose can dramatically change your walking experience. Once you feel you have mastered the basics of Hiking, you could specialize into a whole range of Hiking Variations or Disciplines. Most of the subjects handled on this website still apply to these disciplines but each one of the Hiking Disciplines has its own characteristics that you need to be aware of.
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Mountaineering
Hiking and Mountaineering are very related topics. It could be considered as the art of conquering mountains regardless of the obstacles.
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Canyoning - Canyoneering
Canyoning or Canyoneering is done through, into or across canyons, ravines, creeks, or crevasses. It requires skills such as swimming, ropework, and some Rock Climbing Techniques.
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Coasteering
Coasteering is all about being able to cross whatever the coastline can throw at you. Besides sandy beaches and dunes, you should be prepared to cross cliff faces, estuaries, and lagoons.
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Dog Hiking
Dog Hiking or hiking with a canine companion provides an opportunity for hikers to bond with their dogs. Here in this section, you will learn the essential Dog Hiking guidelines.
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Snow Hiking
Enjoy the beauty of nature at its coldest and whitest by going on a Snow Hiking trip. Learn more about this paticular Hiking variation on this page.
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Desert Hiking
This is an exciting way to explore the desert and discover the flora and fauna living in it. In this section, learn some tips on what to prepare for a Desert Hiking trip.
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Thru-Hiking
If you are serious about Hiking, you might want to try Thru-Hiking. This entails taking long-distance trails and staying on the camp for several days. Know more about Thru-Hiking in this section.
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Nude Hiking
We have been very much accustomed with the idea that with Hiking comes several rules including the need for safety gear and proper clothing, but in some places, a different trend is getting popular - that is, wandering the trails nude.
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Each of these Hiking Disciplines entails specific gear and equipment as well as skills and technical know-how. As a safety guideline, make sure that you know the nature of any Hiking Variation before trying it. Likewise, learn the necessary skills and understand the risks involved.
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