Backpacking 101: How to Walk
February 1, 2009
Yep, you read it right. For our first lesson on backpacking we will be talking about walking. I know you’re thinking “why do we need to learn about it? We all know how to walk!” Yes, I agree, you don’t need a manual which tells you how you should point your feet, or bend you knees. While everyone is an expert walker, not everyone is aware of the attitude you need in order to walk properly. Backpacking can lead to frustration, especially if you look back on how far you’ve traveled. In a fast moving society like ours today, backpacking helps free us from the enslavement of machine. Expert backpackers call it “the freedom of the trails”, but the truth is, it doesn’t come easy. You need to realize that in order to enjoy this sport, you need to change your attitude, and that’s what we are going to discuss here.
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