50 Adventures a Year
Everybody’s schedules will differ and life is certainly demanding, but we strive to get out on 50 adventures a year as our baseline. These include being in city, county, state, and national lands. Location certainly has many layers of access and availability, but being determined to advocate for greater green space, we need to put our feet on the ground to be stewards of public land.
Sometimes, putting on hiking shoes and a backpack isn’t in the cards every week, but putting shoes on your feet and walking your neighborhood provides your body a refreshment that wouldnt’t be found doom-scrolling social media or falling down a rabbit-hole of streaming services.
is it a Hike, or just the degree to which you move your feet
Let's break it down according to the consensus of our outdoor travelers on what these words might mean.
Walk: A walk tends to be done on defined tracks and reasonably smooth surfaces without too many obstacles in the way. Walking does not tend to need special equipment apart from a day pack with the essentials, and generally, walks are around regions where accommodation is readily available. Walks are shorter in duration and can be enjoyed by any age group with relative fitness.
Hike: A hike tends to be longer and harder walks, usually on trails through the mountains or through bush or countryside terrain. The trails are generally visible, but not the smooth surfaces of a walk. Hikes tend to be longer than walks and require proper equipment and footwear, as terrain and trails are more rugged. Hiking tends to see you move from lower to higher as you progress and are generally more undulating than a walk.
Trek: A trek is used to define a walk or hike which tends to be multi-day, remote, little in the form of accommodation (generally camp-based) with trails that are either partially visible or not visible at all and where altitude or other rugged terrain and crossings may be encountered. Treks require the most specialised equipment and will probably see you without a shower for days. Treks are generally in regions where other forms of transport other than being on foot are not possible and where you tend to carry your own gear and backpack.
stolen from WorldExpeditions.com
