Hiking and Trekking Flashcards

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AN ACTIVITY THAT INVOLVES WALKING, HIKING, BACKPACKING, AND CLIMBING MOUNTAINS.

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MOUNTAINEERING

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An outdoor activity of walking in natural environments often on pre-chartered paths called hiking trails.

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Hiking

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Hikers over many years in an area can destroy the natural environment they walk in through wood gatherings, fires, fecal matter, leaving non-biodegradable matter.

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Hiking

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Usually in beautiful natural environments, nature trails, hills. In areas where there is no means of transportation and areas of great natural beauty.

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Hiking

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5
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Hiking shoes applicable to hiking terrain, water, compass, sometimes a hiking pole, backpack with survival kit, food and medicine for overnight hiking.

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Hiking

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It is called by different names around the world: tramping in New Zealand, bush-walking in Australia, trekking in Nepal.

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Hiking

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7
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A long journey on non-designated paths which could last several days and could be challenging. It is more intense and energetic than hiking.

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Trekking

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As treks take longer than hikes, the environmental impact can be greater.

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Trekking

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Usually in mountainous areas.

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Trekking

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Survival kit, camping gear, boots, compass, clothing applicable to changes in temperature if mountainous area.

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Trekking

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It is also known as backpacking but should not be confused with mountaineering.

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Trekking

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALH BENEFITS OF HIKING AND TREKKING

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  1. CARDIOVASCULAR STRENGTH
  2. WEIGHT LOSS
  3. BUILDS A ROBUST HEART
  4. IMPROVES LUNG CAPACITY
  5. BUILDS STRONG BONES
  6. AGILE MUSCLES
  7. MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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