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As a hiking subreddit we get posts of all kinds of things related to hiking. One we get sometimes is people posting photos of their hiking injuries or other medical issues they suffered from during their hike. While this may have been caused by the hike, it is not something that belongs here. This falls under the general rule of "must be about hiking." What's not allowed? This is not a medical subreddit, nor is it a gore subreddit. Popping open the home page to be met with a bleeding ulcer of a toe is not anyone's idea of pleasant. It is also not the place to ask about medical advice and diagnosis regarding your condition, as that is definitely not hiking. Posting a picture of a vague series of red blemishes or a huge rash and expecting a full diagnosis is a bit beyond the pale. Thus, these posts are removed when they are found. And occasionally, the user is banned since what they consider "hiking" related is a bit beyond reproach. What is allowed in terms of hiking injury? Mostly it is in regards to prevention. Asking about footwear and exercises to prevent injury. Asking about common hiking related maladies and how to keep them at bay. Mentioning the injury as a part of your overall hiking experience (but no photos). What to bring in a first aid kit. Tips and tricks, etc. Basically ask yourself, is this an "Advice for hiking" or "Go see a doctor" type of a question. submitted by /u/Hiking_Engineer [link] [comments]

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Everything changes and it's more profound in mountains. Last week, i thought of revisiting a beautiful trail from Nurla to an isolated village of Tar. The trail passed through a deep gorge before reaching Tar. Expecting to relive the pristine trail, I was shocked when i found trail to be completely broken. A road has been recently constructed higher above trail, resulting in endless boulders and a rapidly flowing stream. It took me an hour, hopping boulders, carefully crossing fast flowing stream and trying to find a new trail made by villagers of Tar. It was a welcome delight to reach this beautiful settlement. I climbed a small ridge to South-East of Tar and began my hike to twin passes called Hibti-La and Mangyu-La. Initial climb was moderate but when i was about to reach pass, trail turned quite steep. It was a tiring climb, but the pass offered magnificent views of Tar(Pic 1) and the Indus valley to it's north(Pic 2) I had my breakfast there and began what looked like strenuous ups-and-downs till Mangyu-La. It looked very intimidating(Pic 3), as entire trail was visible and far far ahead high above ridge that ran across, lay Mangyu-La. Trail was through loose scree with very narrow path. I had to be very careful in placing my steps to avoid possible catastrophic fall. But what kept me moving were beautiful views. After countless ups and downs, i reached the base of what would be final climb. I looked back and was astonished to find how far I had come from Hibti-La (Pic 5) and far below lay another isolated village of Hibti. (Pic 6) It was 2 pm when i reached top of the final pass of Mangyu-La(Pic 7). As i settled for a quick break, a very strong gust of wind swept through landscape urging me to go down. There was no trail from Mangyu-La to the settlement of Mangyu. I had a general sense of direction and i descended carefully, first through scree and then through rocks and boulders. By 3 pm, i reached a 'pakka' road and began a boring walk all the way to highway, Ulley-tokpo being my final destination. Mangyu is a beautiful settlement, renowned for its old gompa. There are homestays here, but i wanted to complete entire trail as a day hike and reward myself with few cans of "Godfather strong" Ladakhi beer at Leh (: A good solid hike of: 25 kms distance uphill of 1560 meters downhill of 1510 meters going through broken trail, narrow passage through scree zone and some magnificent views. It offers everything to someone who is prepared to meet the challenge. Pic 1: Tar village from Hibti-La. Pic 2: View of mighty Indus river and valley. Pic 3: A disheartening view of Mangyu-La from Hibti-La. It's the saddle at the highest ridgeline. One can see lots of ups-and-downs along the way! Pic 4: A view of what i believe is Zanskar range from Hibti-La. Pic 5: View of Hibti-La(a distinct saddle at far back) from the final climb to Mangyu-La. Pic 6: A beautiful village called Hibti, far below against contrast of high ranges of Nubra. Pic 7: Top of Mangyu-La before a strong gust forced me to begin descent to Mangyu. Pic 8: Mangyu village. submitted by /u/akshayreads [link] [comments]

Sep 11 hike via Butler Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, USA. Fall colors are starting to show. submitted by /u/waner21 [link] [comments]

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Hey everyone, with the current political discourse that paved the way for new era as Nepal selected the first female Prime Minister to lead the Interim Government in place, Armed Forces have not published any further notices of Restrictions of Movement for coming dates. I am elated to report that Nepal has finally returned back to its usual routine, with a new beginning and lots of hope. We are excited for the upcoming time and can't wait to welcome you to the Himalayas extending our gratitude and hospitality. Today (Saturday 13 September), all the local businesses have opened up with considerable flow of people & vehicles on the streets and it seems that now we are truly back to the usual routines without any restrictions. People are happy with the developments and are eager to go about their daily lives as the festivals of Dashain and Tihar are near which is the biggest economic movement of the country. Though, no sort of official notice has been published, it is an ipto-facto indication that the Nepal Army has lifted all the restrictions of movement and curfew. While it is still yet to be confirmed, observing the streets of Kathmandu and enthusiasm of General Public, I am glad that we are now back to normality, eager to welcome you all in this beautiful Himalayan Nation for Autumn of 2025. Thank you for trusting my updates and to those who reached out to me for information. I wish you a wonderful time here and as always, open for your assist. submitted by /u/Prudent-Quit7462 [link] [comments]

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Do these exist? I find shoe shopping so utterly frustrating. 99% of shoe companies make long ovals that are literally not shaped like human feet. I will never fucking understand why. The few companies that do make foot shaped shoes insist also on making them zero drop, which when I tried it seemed to aggravate my plantar fascitis. And I've asked 3 different foot doctors I've seen over the years and all 3 were against zero drop, saying they see runners switch to them and come in with plantar, achilles, or knee problems. Though I know zero drop doesn't necessarily mean no cushion/barefoot. Anyway, I'd really just like to find shoes with a wide toe box, good cushioning, and maybe a bit of a drop. I've tried Altras, and though I loved the fit, the 0 drop was not to my liking--again cus I could feel my plantar pain setting in pretty quickly. I've heard of Topos, though I think they're kinda ugly I'd consider it. But checking this sub in case there is some obscure boot brand or something of that sort that might meet this need. submitted by /u/onemanmelee [link] [comments]

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Over Labor Day Weekend 2025, I hiked with my dad on the 2.9-mile Bouchoux Trail to the top of Jensen Ledges. We have a cabin on the Equinunk Creek, near Equinunk, PA, and set out for a morning hike on this out-and-back trail. With 741 feet in elevation gain, it certainly got the blood pumping. But, as you can see, the view was spectacular. Not to mention, I got to spend time in the woods with my 73-year-old father. As an added bonus, the evening sky that night was perfect for some stargazing! Full trip report and full photo gallery on my blog: https://www.midlifecrisiscamper.com/trip-reports/august-hike-to-jensen-ledges-near-hancock-ny/ submitted by /u/MidLifeCrisisCamper [link] [comments]

Near Vanatoarea lui Buiteanu peak. submitted by /u/Longjumping-Bag6547 [link] [comments]

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Particularly bottoms. On summer day hikes I typically wear my arcteryx aetha shorts, and if it’s cooler thin leggings beneath them or my montane ineos trousers (which are like leggings but more resistant). I’m off on a thru hike and don’t really want to take the ineos pants with me as they’re quite heavy and I don’t expect to need them very often. (It will be summer but temp and weather variable). I don’t get on with zip off pants or any classic walking trousers - much as practicality is the priority, to be honest they all look ridiculous on me - either too much stretch / cling in the wrong places or too loose and long (I am pretty short with healthily large arse and thighs). So I’m curious what bottoms do you wear for cross season thru hikes? submitted by /u/jackanory2021 [link] [comments]

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Hey all! I’m having an issue with blisters IN BETWEEN my toes, not hotspots under my feet. I don’t think it’s a shoe issue, because this happens no matter what shoe I wear. I wore Keen Targhee wides last year, this year I’m trying Moab 3, and I wear Altra Lone Peaks in the gym. Basically, on both feet between 3rd and 4th toes I get blisters. I’ll post a link to my feet so you can see the issue with my anatomy. Regardless of how much room my feet have, these two toes don’t ‘splay’. They stick together, one slightly tucked under the other. This results in some nasty blisters. It’s frustrating because I can’t go further than 15km or so before it’s too painful. I just bought a pair of Ijinji toe sock liners which helped tremendously but didn’t totally solve the problem. I use merino wool socks on top of the sock liners. I’m begging you please help me find a solution! I really want to get to 25km for a hiking challenge but these blisters have but a stop to longer distances. Any products that I can use that will help with this issue? Here’s my feet so you can see what I’m talking about: https://www.reddit.com/u/-LiveByTheFoma/s/vs8Y3uVwcI submitted by /u/-LiveByTheFoma [link] [comments]

My favorite local spot to hike. submitted by /u/throwRIaway [link] [comments]

Hey folks, I’m someone who enjoys running and walking regularly, and I usually try to hit around 10,000 steps a day (though I’ll admit I don’t always manage it 😉). On top of that, one of my favorite traditions has been a long summer hike with a close friend. About three years ago we started this little challenge: pick a big forest nearby, hike for 10–12 hours, and just see how far we can get. We kicked it off with about 40 km, and this year we made it to 50 km (about 66.000 steps) - and of course we celebrated with a proper grill evening afterward! For me, part of the fun is tracking the steps and distance. I got frustrated years ago with most existing fitness apps being too bloated or too cloud-dependent, so I ended up building my own minimalist step tracker app (Simple Stepper). That’s what I use on these hikes to keep track of both steps and kilometers. https://preview.redd.it/3wupfcs9kwof1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=50118d3727b7836c5a91bbec909859a2d389ad4f It’s been really rewarding to see the progress year by year — not just the numbers, but also how much easier these long hikes feel compared to when we started. Anyone else here into tracking their long hikes, or do you just go by the experience itself? submitted by /u/Creepy_Virus231 [link] [comments]

I'm a petite girl and I'm planning a 5-day hiking trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October. Do you have any recommendations for suitable pants? I can't find any that are both good-looking and practical. submitted by /u/Necessary-Salad9420 [link] [comments]

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I have a few days coming up to hike in Washington State. A bucket list item is to hike up to Vesper’s peak but I’m wondering how long I should plan and what time to start? I will be staying in Tacoma so I’d have an early morning drive. Any recommendations or advice? I will be packing in and out. For reference I hike 8-10 miles occasionally, my highest summit has been Katahdin in Maine. Any snack recommendations while visiting? I always find that states with a lot of recreational hiking areas carry unique snacks that I can’t find back home. submitted by /u/Amenadielll [link] [comments]