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Hydrate or Die - There are dangers in drinking either too much or too little.

Drink too much and you risk hyponatremia - low blood salt level and fluid overload.

Drink too little and become dehydrated. The needs will vary with many factors: the weather, your body's reaction to the exercise demands, sweat rate, etc.

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Vancouver Discovery Walk - Vancouver, Washington. This international event is held each April. It is a great event for both novice walkers and marathoners. The Discovery Walk Festival features distance choices from 5K to 21K,  a marathon, a family-friendly event, a cool-off swim event and a bike event.

Participants choose from a wide variety of options. No matter what events you participate in, you will enjoy meeting people from all over the world.  More...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About Hike and Walk

Hike and Walk is a place for those who recreate on their feet... hikers and walkers. The best way to see the world is one step at a time and we will help you do it. From trail reviews to blister prevention to walking tours, we have chosen some of the best information, products and websites that we could find on hiking and walking. Our goal is to keep you inspired and keep you out on the trail.

Hike and Walk was created by hikers and walkers for hikers and walkers. Some of us enjoy Volkssport walking, a long distance, self-paced sport known internationally. More... American Volkssport Association.

Whether you are an extreme walker, a day hiker or  a novice at hiking and walking we will provide articles and products of interest to you.

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Featured Products and Walking/Hiking Advice

About Socks: Let's get you started on the right foot. Walking depends on foot health. If you plan to walk in cotton socks... don't! Wendy Bumgardner, of About Walking, fills us in.... Space age fibers. Antibacterial! Antifungal! Shock absorbing! Wicking action! Antifriction! Battle shearing forces! Who would of thought the lowly sock worthy of such hyperbole? Many of us just throw on a pair of cotton crew socks, lace up the shoes and hit the trail. Some of us are bold enough to wear nylons or even go sock-less in our shoes or sandals. Ah, but sock technology is catching up. They promise to keep sweaty feet dry, prevent blisters, reduce fatigue, and control temperature. Full Article

Volks-Ware Clothing and Gear features Fox River Mills wicking walking and hiking socks.

You can find merino wool hiking socks and lightweight over-the-ankle type white walking socks.

These are the best socks to wick away the moisture and keep your feet healthy. Find Fox River Wicking Socks

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About Walking Poles for Exercise: More than 50% of the body's total muscle mass is in the upper body, and with my easy-to-learn techniques you'll put all these muscles to good use with every step you take. Imagine how much more fitness you can build by simultaneously exercising all the body's major muscles! Fitness experts now stress the importance of upper body muscle conditioning in addition to aerobic fitness. You won't have to find time to do separate weight training workouts. Now there is a simple and effective way to enhance the aerobic effects of walking and build upper body muscle strength and endurance at the same time. Transform ordinary walking into total body Exerstriding! Find Out More...

Advice for the Hiker and Walker
Learn to Layer:  Good advice from GORP. The trick to layering is to combine the right clothing in the proper order, trapping the air warmed by your body heat while letting moisture vapor from your body's perspiration be conducted away from your skin. The choice of garments must be versatile enough to adapt to your activity level and variations in weather conditions—maintaining the delicate balance of staying cool when active and warm when at rest. Full Article