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Hiking for the Summer

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ErMahGerd
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im looking to get into hiking this summer. any tips? where to start? etc etc
May 17 2012 8:34AM
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snwbrdmilf
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Um, where do you live?
May 17 2012 8:36AM
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soulskier
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you start by putting one foot in front of the other
May 17 2012 8:36AM
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ErMahGerd
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live in massachusetts
May 17 2012 8:36AM
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snwbrdmilf
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You've got plenty of options in NY and VT. Buy maps of certain ranges, learn how to read the map and start with the smallest elevation gain and work yourself up. Catskills, Adirondacks, Harriman, Taconic Mtns, Green Mtns, Whites...etc.
May 17 2012 8:45AM
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Dhane
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just day hiking? or backpacking? regardless its all about preparation and thinking ahead. If you think there is a remote chance you need a piece of gear, bring it. day hikes obviously may just be that extra water bottle, but if your going multiple days obviously yours going to want more. and the White Mountains are awesome. IMO VT is entirely overrated. get to the whites
May 17 2012 8:52AM
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ErMahGerd
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well i was thinking day hiking to start off, then make my way up to backpacking and longer hikes. thanks for the advice!
May 17 2012 8:55AM
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snwbrdmilf
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Join this cult

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/home/id/5267/t/Outdoor+Forum/
May 17 2012 8:57AM
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