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Updated: 7 Sep 2020
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Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the word "walking" is acceptable to describe all forms of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in the UK, along with rambling (a slightly old-fashioned term), hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). The term bushwalking is endemic to Australia, having been adopted by the Sydney Bush Walkers club in 1927. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous hiking organizations worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits.
Musician, Producer
27 followers
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4 years ago
I hike a lot. I have a dog, so we do about an hour or two hours a day on trails. I love Griffith Park. The excuse of having a dog is great, because before I had a dog, I wouldn’t be like, “I need to go hike for two hours”; my girlfriend would have been like, “What are you doing?” Now I take the dog, and she comes with me. We both have Apple Watches, so it’s great.
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Athlete, Master
22 followers
69 FLIISTs
4 years ago
In 2007 Wim “the Iceman” Hof attempted to become the first man to climb Everest in his shorts. No duck-down swaddling, oxygen tanks or goggles. Just the shorts and a pair of open-toed sandals. However, when he got to 24,500ft he got a nasty twinge. “So I had a deep mental conversation with my foot and it reported frostbite. I appreciated it was the right thing to turn back,” he says. “Extreme cold is a teacher. The lessons come to you through the body. You just listen.”
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Actress
9 followers
74 FLIISTs
almost 4 years ago
I love hiking. Having my dog has helped me explore more of Los Angeles and encouraged me to discover trails that were more off the beaten path. It sounds ridiculous, but I never want my dog to get bored.
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Writer, TV Host, Journalist
5 followers
105 FLIISTs
4 years ago
A great hike before heading back to NYC.
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Model, Musician, Entrepreneur
30 followers
54 FLIISTs
over 4 years ago
Favorite Family Activity: Hiking.
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Actress, Musician
38 followers
44 FLIISTs
4 years ago
In her hit single, "The Climb," Miley famously sings about her love of an uphill challenge. Turns out, she wasn't just talking in metaphors. She's known to go hiking through the trails near her home in Los Angeles, but also treks when she's away traveling—both for the endorphins and the epic views.
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Musician
15 followers
91 FLIISTs
over 3 years ago
One of Justin's favourite hobbies is to do a bit of hiking, so you'd best bring sensible shoes He's a regular at Runyon Canyon in LA - he loves a walk.
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Entrepreneur
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32 FLIISTs
over 3 years ago
While some tech execs enjoy exotic vacations or yachting around the world, Cook’s ideal vacation is "hiking in Yosemite National Park,” writes Lashinsky.
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