Things You Need to Know Before You Start Hiking

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Leave no trace
02:20 - The 10 Essentials
04:30 - Study Up
08:28 - Connect with a Community
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[@ervinslens]

Great upload bud, so nicely elaborated!

[@DavidonEarth]

Thanks for watching! What's your #1 thing for new hikers to know?

[@vagabondwildernesswanderings]

Excellent summary.

[@DavidonEarth]

Hey, thanks for watching! It was hard to bring this down to 10 minutes.

[@tangenttrails]

Thanks, David. I feel very fortunate to be a member of the hiking community. Very motivating. Have a great week.

[@DavidonEarth]

Definitely a great community of (mostly) level-headed, friendly, good people (especially longer distance hikers). That's what nature does. Blessed, for sure!