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What level of hiker are you?
Determining what level of hiker you are can be an important tool when planning future hikes. This hiking level guide will help you plan hikes according to different hike ratings set by various websites like All Trails and Modern Hiker. What type of hiker are you — novice, moderate, advanced moderate, expert, or expert backpacker?
HIKING ESSENTIALS
Picking the right Hiking Gear!
The nice thing about beginning hiking is that you don’t really need any special gear, you can probably get away with things you already have. Let’s start with clothing. A typical mistake hiking beginners make is wearing jeans and regular clothes, which will get heavy and chafe if they get sweaty or wet.
WHERE YOU GO IS THE KEY
Understand Your Map & Timing
To start, print out the hiking guide and map. If it’s raining, throw them in a Zip-Lock bag. Read over the guide, study the map, and have a good idea of what to expect. It’s also a good idea to know how long the hike will take, what the weather looks like, and where the key turning points are before you head out.