Hiking and Trekking Flashcards
AN ACTIVITY THAT INVOLVES WALKING, HIKING, BACKPACKING, AND CLIMBING MOUNTAINS.
MOUNTAINEERING
An outdoor activity of walking in natural environments often on pre-chartered paths called hiking trails.
Hiking
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.
Hiking
Usually in beautiful natural environments, nature trails, hills. In areas where there is no means of transportation and areas of great natural beauty.
Hiking
Hiking shoes applicable to hiking terrain, water, compass, sometimes a hiking pole, backpack with survival kit, food and medicine for overnight hiking.
Hiking
It is called by different names around the world: tramping in New Zealand, bush-walking in Australia, trekking in Nepal.
Hiking
A long journey on non-designated paths which could last several days and could be challenging. It is more intense and energetic than hiking.
Trekking
As treks take longer than hikes, the environmental impact can be greater.
Trekking
Usually in mountainous areas.
Trekking
Survival kit, camping gear, boots, compass, clothing applicable to changes in temperature if mountainous area.
Trekking
It is also known as backpacking but should not be confused with mountaineering.
Trekking
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALH BENEFITS OF HIKING AND TREKKING
- CARDIOVASCULAR STRENGTH
- WEIGHT LOSS
- BUILDS A ROBUST HEART
- IMPROVES LUNG CAPACITY
- BUILDS STRONG BONES
- AGILE MUSCLES
- MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS