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New to hiking seriously, not in best shape
    #26755948 - 06/18/20 11:11 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

I can walk 20 miles a day for five consecutive days a Disney World(did this late January).  I am a borderline agorophobe(bad anxiety, diagnosed not well treated).  Looking to get into hiking, pretty easy hikes at first(I live in a city but am willing to drive, I want the benefit of Hiking in nature).  Suggestions on how to start, whats a good pair of hiking shoes, boot, should I even worry about that at this point.  Initially day hikes, of about 4 hours, so 2 in, 2 back, i'm good with directions, can use a compass and read a topographical map. All suggestions welcome, I live in Providence RI, so local hike would be great, been to Purgatory gorge a few times, hiked the whole of the sea walk? at Newport.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9] * 1
    #26758564 - 06/19/20 09:08 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Hydration should be first on your list.  A nice backpack, refillable water, comfortable shoes and your set.  I would suggest taking pics along the way, it helps to keep you motivated.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: GabbaDj]
    #26760390 - 06/20/20 06:06 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

My state has a thing calle a "walk book" its a book with really detailed topographical maps of almost every hiking trail in the state and its also graded on difficultly and has a guide explaining the hike and various historical or natural landmarks and curiosities. Its great to plan out not only day trips but also extended backpacking trips and to orient oneself while on the trail. For shoes good cushion and a solid well treaded sole is important. I recommend a hiking shoe or whats know as an approach shoe by brands like la sportiva scarpa asolo, salewa, low, oboz. Its good to have a light day pack with various things u may need for the day or if u get caught out for more rhan the day or in bad weather thats moved in. As well as a hydration bladder and trail snacks. A good hike by you is at Fort Wetherill theres tons great views and the old wwii fort to explore just watch out cuz i think a bunch of Satanism freaks do wierd rituals out there at night. But its a great place to look explore and smoke a doobie during the day.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: CHeifM4sterDiezL]
    #26760395 - 06/20/20 06:08 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Practice heavy.

If you walk with load you can compress your traiing to fit with lifestyle.

Dont overdo it.

Ankle and wrist weights plus a backpack.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: pineninja] * 3
    #26760423 - 06/20/20 06:27 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Here's a thing on fort wetherill. The cool part too where these people didn't go is the actual trails that go up the hill and u can see all of new port harbor or narragansett bay or whatever that is. Almost down to beaver lighthouse or whatever. But yeah its huge rock cliff sea wall so u get the waves crashing and this great panoramic coastal new England panarama its super dank in the summertime coming up im telling u.







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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: CHeifM4sterDiezL]
    #26760432 - 06/20/20 06:33 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

also u can tell the people in that video are just in horrible shape based on how they didny go to explore any the actual good parts.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9] * 1
    #26760795 - 06/20/20 10:22 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Some basic sneakers are fine to start with. Most people use trail runners these days. I'd say you want to spend a minimum of $90 for a decent pair. But it's okay to experiment with some cheaper ones. Your feel will tell you the shape and style they prefer.

Maps not necessary for most day trails, just get a trail map or take a pic if one is posted at the trailhead. Take note of turns and when you should reach forks/ect and identity landmarks or changes in trail that tell you you went too far or took the wrong fork.


Day hiking is very easy to get into if you're experiences with walking. Just make sure to watch where your feet are going and place them carefully firmly or gently depending on what the conditions are.

Safest to go when the trail is dry while you learn. If you do encounter mud/slick stone or wood just stop and take a moment to analyze the safest way to proceed. It's okay to veer off the trail slightly to get around an obstacle. Just keep it in sight and you'll be fine.

You'll never be too fair from the trailhead on a day hike so if you have a decent trail map you should always be able to make your way back.


I like alltrails.com. it's community based.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: CookieCrumbs]
    #26789932 - 06/28/20 02:04 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Thanks for the tips guys! Really appreciate it. Think im gonnn go for that  fort wetheril one, looks incredible. Been doing burpees, push ups and planks etc (body weight exercise) every day to get in shape for this.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9]
    #26790275 - 06/28/20 04:26 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Hey mate.
Once that ball starts to roll and you see and feel the benefits you're away.
You've already done the hard part if you've started.
You're creating a good habit.

120 to 80 once.
You got this.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: pineninja]
    #26810211 - 07/08/20 02:51 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

I pretty much live in my rubber boots unless it's not raining. If it's dry I'll hike and hunt in chuck Taylor's. Just get good insoles. Pick out a location of interest and make the plan to get there. I like hikes with hot/mineral springs. Here's a link to some RI swimming holes.

Also check out soak maps and all trails. Great guides for new spots.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/ri.html#LINCOLN%20WOODS


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: GreenHorns] * 1
    #26810265 - 07/08/20 04:02 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

If youre a bit agarophobic, maybe try sticking to woods. And my tip, pack light. Some food and water, maybe a jacket and ohterwise just the boots. Because a heavy backpack can really ruin a good hike I feel. Which is why i dont like backpacking with hiking, where the sleeping bag, clothes and food for multiple days, air matress, camping stove create wayy to much weight.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: polaritymind]
    #26899693 - 08/25/20 11:58 PM (3 years, 5 months ago)

Unfortunately I broke my foot in two places, and have numerous micro tears in my tendon leading to my pinky toe (not hiking related) but its put a serious damper on hiking.  I recently did the the Cliff Walk in new port, all the way to the end and back, as well some hiking a Purgatory Chasm.  Was enjoying it tremendously and had a planned even with some friends to do an easy day hike up Mount Greylock and then visit the MassMoca the next day, totally ruined which is a serious bummer. 


I would like to thank all then positive advice and encouragement I got in this thread though. Thanks all :heart: I'll be back at in 6 to 12 weeks depending.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: GreenHorns]
    #26899695 - 08/25/20 11:59 PM (3 years, 5 months ago)

Quote:

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I pretty much live in my rubber boots unless it's not raining. If it's dry I'll hike and hunt in chuck Taylor's. Just get good insoles. Pick out a location of interest and make the plan to get there. I like hikes with hot/mineral springs. Here's a link to some RI swimming holes.

Also check out soak maps and all trails. Great guides for new spots.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/ri.html#LINCOLN%20WOODS




Cool awesome thanks GreenHorns.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9]
    #26925479 - 09/08/20 11:14 PM (3 years, 5 months ago)

Healing on my foot is smooth sailing, thing I'm gonna go on a mini hike and see if it aggravates my foot.  Any advice on adverse weather hiking boots, duck boots fro LL bean or is there much better?  Looking to join a group after I build up my stamina and heal up and what not in time for leaf season in NE.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9]
    #26926170 - 09/09/20 11:32 AM (3 years, 5 months ago)

I'd say if you are used to walking in sneakers you'd probably want trail runners but since you hurt your foot you probably would want the extra protection of a boot.

Definitely learn how to properly lace your boots. Alot of people find it puts pressure on their tendon but the higher the boot the more pressure you can instead put above the ankle and the tendons. And that's a big reason to learn how to lace your boot. It's not going to even distribute the weight and pressure if you don't lace it evenly and tight enough.

Hope your foot heals up quickly. I dealt with alot of injury when I first started hiking and know how much the set back sucks. Just go slow and easy. When you're first at it don't let how your body feels in the moment to be your gauge. Gauge how you feel the day after.

If you need to favor your foot I highly recommend a walking stick or trekking poles.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: CookieCrumbs]
    #26931056 - 09/12/20 12:51 AM (3 years, 5 months ago)

My foot can now completely hold my weight, but the tendon is still fucked.  That's really good point about taller boots and being able to lace tighter at the ankle to the top, might look into a good pair.  Also taking suggestions if anyone have em on good brands.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9]
    #26939721 - 09/16/20 07:55 PM (3 years, 4 months ago)

Scarpa, sportiva, asolo, lowe, salewa, vasque, Solomon


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: CHeifM4sterDiezL]
    #26939904 - 09/16/20 10:56 PM (3 years, 4 months ago)

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Scarpa, sportiva, asolo, lowe, salewa, vasque, Solomon




I'm gonna check em out now.  The breaks in my foot are healed now, but I still have microtears in the tendons.  Thinking of going to a sports medicine place and having red blood cells removed from mt blod plasma and injected into the tendons(this is what athlestes due, and why they can come back from an ACL tear in 9months).


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9]
    #26939970 - 09/17/20 12:45 AM (3 years, 4 months ago)

Damn. some of those are pricey, since I lice in New England and need new snow boots just bought Vasque Snowburban II UltraDry Hiking Boots, got for 110$ on sale at shoes.com

Gonna buy some ultra light hiking shoes for more casual hiking, just need to decide  first.


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Re: New to hiking seriously, not in best shape [Re: Ice9]
    #26940657 - 09/17/20 12:46 PM (3 years, 4 months ago)

Pretty much any trail runner will be fine for hiking, I don't bother with waterproof because if I get my feet wet usually it'll just go over the top anyway. The more expensive models usually mean more cushion, slightly better grip, and they'll last longer, I've had plenty of success with cheaper ones. This $50 pair has lasted me 6 years and thousands of miles, they're only now starting to need replacing. Not sure if they make that model anymore, it's going to be sad to get rid of them. I have Merrell winter hiking boots and they're nice and toasty.

If you're hiking in NE make sure to always carry the 10 essentials, you can find the list on google. New Hampshire and I think other states have started charging people for rescues if they get injured and are not carrying them, which is usually $10k+. Never wear cotton. I do a lot of back country stuff, far away from the crowds, so I carry a sat phone in case I snap an ankle or something.

Map navigation seems to be a built in skill for people, some people have no issues with it at all and other people just can't ever figure it out from what I've seen. Make sure you're solid with a map before going anywhere with many intersections, and for reference a mile in most of the northeast will feel like 3 everywhere else due to the lack of switchbacks and rocky terrain, so plan your time accordingly. 1 mile an hour is a typical conservative average for more difficult trails. There are some trails in NH and Maine where half a mile per hour might be more likely in spots, so always google the route you're going... WhiteBlaze and VFTT usually has good info. Knowing how to use a compass is nice but unless you're way up in Northern maine there's really nowhere in new england where you can't walk a couple hours following the sun or a stream and  hit a road.

Also if you ever hike in NH, bring enough clothing to sustain freezing temps and snow regardless of the forecast. I've gotten hit by summit blizzards in July when it was 75 and sunny at the base, pretty much everyone I know that hikes up there has a similar story. You can't outrun a white out when it rolls in.

:pm: if you're ever in the white mountains area and want a hiking partner


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