http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Scot+Miller Recreation Scot Miller Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=133950&ca=Recreation If you're hiking over relatively flat, ordinary terrain you'll need to be able to keep a steady pace with regular (short) rest breaks. Different types of terrain, such as steep or slippery slopes, creeks or even higher altitude trails make that very difficult and your techniques need to adjust to ma... Recreation Scot Miller Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=121234&ca=Recreation Blisters can turn an enjoyable hike into torture in short order. There's nothing worse than hiking into a wonderful secluded spot in the woods, only to be faced with hiking back out with feet that are suffering from the pain of blisters. Blisters are caused by the friction that occurs when your skin... Recreation Scot Miller Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116434&ca=Recreation Hiking is generally not a dangerous activity if you prepare properly. There are times, however, that you'll be a long way from "civilization" and you could get injured or have something else happen. In order to hike safely, the following safety tips should always be considered. 1. Don't Hike Alone T... Recreation Scot Miller Sat, 06 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=115270&ca=Recreation It's sometimes hard for people who live in the city to adjust to life on the hiking trail. Peace and quiet and great scenery are two of the big draws for hikers, but to be sure they can enjoy it - and others can continue to - there are some basic rules of etiquette that should be followed on the hik...