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Author: Hiking Beginner Team

Founded in 2007, HikingBeginner.com has been helping beginner hikers with advice on safety, preparedness, conditioning, and gear for over 15 years.

Health, diet, and exercise advice for your overweight dog.

Do you need hiking pants? If so, what’s the best type? This hiking pants guide walks you through alternatives and features to know when buying.

Are hiking shirts even worth it? For long hikes, yes. But there are several safety reasons all hikers should invest in a quality hiking shirt.

Hiking after rain provides a fresh experience to old trails and added beauty to all. But with the reward comes many risks, not just slips and falls.

Hiking in the rain can turn a familiar trail into a new experience. But with the clean air and incredible smells come new severe dangers.