UN MARATHON VERTICAL ?
Le projet Marathon Vertical est une initiative de deux jeunes alpinistes québécois, Oury Dal Bianco et Sébastien Carelli. Épris de nature, de grands espaces et inquiets de constater la dégradation rapide de leur « terrain de jeux », ces deux amis de longue date ont décidé de lever des fonds pour l’organisme environnemental Équiterre, en [...]
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Hazards
Hiking may produce threats to personal safety. These threats can be dangerous circumstances while hiking and/or specific accidents or ailments. Diarrhea has been found to be one of the most common illness afflicting long-distance hikers in the United States.[12] (See Wilderness acquired diarrhea.) Noxious plants that cause rashes can be particularly bothersome to hikers. Such plants [...]
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Etiquette of hiking
Because hiking is a recreational experience, hikers expect it to be pleasant. Sometimes hikers can interfere with each others’ enjoyment, or that of other users of the land. Hiking etiquette has developed to minimize such interference. For example: When two groups of hikers meet on a steep trail, there may be contention for use of the [...]
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Environmental impact
Hikers often seek beautiful natural environments in which to hike.[3] These environments are often fragile: hikers may accidentally destroy the environment that they enjoy. While the action of an individual may not strongly affect the environment, the mass effect of a large number of hikers can degrade the environment. For example, gathering wood in an alpinearea to [...]
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Equipment
The equipment required for hiking depends on the length of the hike, and according to the source. Hikers generally carry water, food, and a map in a backpack.[3] Hikers often wear hiking boots to protect their feet from rough terrain.[3] Some outdoor organizations, such as The Mountaineers strongly advocate a list of equipment for hiking, such as the Ten [...]
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Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous areas on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking have been confirmed in studies.[1] The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are differences in usage.
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