How to build trek fitness for your next trek – use this self-assessment and action plan to help get you there. This is PART 2 of the 3-part TREK READY series, based on our TREK READY TEST – either do the test to get a score, or simply follow the questions below. For a printable […]
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TREK READY: Gear
How to get your gear ready for your next trek – use this self-assessment and action plan to help get you there. This is PART 1 of the 3-part TREK READY series, based on our TREK READY TEST – either do the test to get a score, or simply follow the questions below. For a […]
Gear: The Best Waterproof Wide-Fitting Hiking Boots
You would think that searching for something as simple as waterproof wide-fitting hiking boots would result in plenty of options. The shops are full of boots but once you specify your criteria the choice quickly narrows. My criteria was simple: Waterproof (ie GORE-TEX® or similar) Wide-fitting hiking boots Medium or high cut (for sturdy ankle […]
12 Tips To Build Mental Toughness For Your Next Trek
If you’re going out into the mountains or the wilderness on a long-distance trek then you’ll need to mentally prepare and build your mental toughness. They say that 80% of meeting a challenge is mental and only 20% is physical. While there is plenty written about physical training for a trek, I’ve never managed to […]