4 Books for hikers

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4 inspiring books for hikers that will help to improve your hiking experience. They will also make great gifts for your friends and family. “Oxygen advantage” and “Fixing your feet” are more technical books that will teach you several useful … Continued

9 tips to avoid altitude sickness

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Please note that I’m not personal trainer or other expert, I’m only describing what worked for me. When I was preparing for Everest Base Camp, I was extremely worried for altitude sickness. I trained at/below sea level, I have never … Continued

How to train for high altitude trek

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Disclaimer: I am not a personal trainer or other trained professional. I’m only describing what worked for me and how I train for high altitude. I was living in Netherlands at the time of training for Everest Base Camp (October … Continued

6 tips to prevent blisters

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My feet always used to blister… a lot. I thought I just have to live with this, but I found out there are actually few ways how you can prevent blisters and hot spots.  1. Read a book What does … Continued

How to choose socks for hiking

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Which material to choose? When it comes down to socks, choosing the right material is the key. In general merino wool socks are best as well as socks from performance and sweat-wicking materials. Under no circumstance go for cotton or … Continued

Hiking shoes

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With so many options for hiking shoes and brands, it can be challenge to find the right one. And I always thought you must wear hiking boots.  However these are some of the reasons why boots might not be the … Continued

Where to buy hiking clothes and gear

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Let’s talk about where to buy hiking clothes, but before I start I would recommend embracing minimalist approach. Spending little more on staple pieces that are both functional and nice looking.  I scored this jacket for 50 EUR in TkMaxx … Continued

What To Wear For Hiking – 4 Tips

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What to wear for hiking is valid concern. When selecting your outfit, you need to consider few criteria. The longer the hike, the more important these factors are. Proper technical gear can make you more comfortable, but unless you are … Continued