Beginners

The first steps: choosing a manageable route, what to bring on your first day, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

I've never been hiking. Where do I start?

If you've never been hiking, you'll find the basic steps here for choosing easy routes and avoiding the most common first-day mistakes.

Beginners

A practical guide to your first hike: how to choose a route, what to bring, how to pace yourself, and which mistakes to avoid on your first day.

8 min read

Beginners

What really causes blisters, how to prevent them with socks and proper footwear fit, and how to treat them on the trail.

5 min read