I am interested in getting fit and my friend recommended hiking.  Do you know much about it yourself?
I do actually. I like to go backpacking and trail hiking, especially in the Rocky Mountains.
wow that sounds exciting!! what equipment would I need to start off?
Hiking
Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the word "walking" is acceptable to describe "all forms" of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in
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