The Joy of Hiking — Lessons learned by hiking in nature

The life lessons that can be learned from hiking in nature’s wilderness.

I recently read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life”, which I highly recommend you read or listen to the audio version read by the man himself. In this book, he speaks about the lessons he has learned throughout his life, but the one that stuck with me is this.

“Go for a walk. Going for a walk can change your life.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Put on your boots, grab your gear, make a plan and GO!!!

When you go for a hike, just as in life, there are several things you’re going to need and they are the following:

• A plan / a map of where you are going to hike — knowing roughly how long it’s going to take you to summit, descend and get home safely.
• The right equipment — you need the proper footwear, clothing, a good backpack, maps on your mobile device, a battery pack just in case, etc. You never know what the elements will throw at you, so you have to be prepared.
• Supplies — Water, sunblock, food etc.
• A good team — going for a hike solo is fun, but nothing is better than doing things with a group of friends. They will encourage and…