Hiking
Walking over terrain and elevation, usually with a pack; longer and harder than a flat walk.
How to do it
Setup
Trail shoes or boots, water, a pack that fits snugly.
Steps
- Walk the terrain at a pace the climb allows.
- Shorten the steps uphill; soften the knees downhill.
- Log the time; elevation is the hidden work.
Common mistakes
Racing the uphills: the summit cares about rhythm, not bursts. Braking stiff-legged downhill: bent knees save the joints. No water for "just a short one": terrain lies; carry it.
Breathing
Steady; let the climbs raise it honestly.
