225786 1415 Sports & Fitness Outdoor Skills Hiking true Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:06:46 -0700 /system/videos/5/44/45/22/224544.flv hike, hiking, outdoors, nature, peace, enjoy, how to, mountains How To Hike... and Enjoy It! http://www.howcast.com/videos/225786-How-To-Hike-and-Enjoy-It http://www.howcast.com/videos/225786-How-To-Hike-and-Enjoy-It/edit approved 179 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=225786"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=225786" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 palmsguy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/kaysha_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 6544 false false false 92472 0 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/35.jpg Prepare for your hike First, a hike entails walking. Sometimes strenuously, other times casual. Make sure that walking for longer periods of time works for you. Commence with a treadmill until you feel comfortable with a saucy walk in the park, and then finally, graduate onto the track. Do this repeatedly until you feel your strength is adequate to withstand the duration of your desired hike.

]]> 92473 1 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/59.jpg Dress appropriately Next, forget your exceptional fashion sense and make yourself comfortable for the adventure. Simple jeans and a t-shirt will be sufficient. If the weather is scorching, consider shorts.

]]> 92474 2 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/71.jpg Wear appropriate footwear The most important aspect of your attire is the footwear. Tennis shoes, hiking boots, or even specialized sandals (for the audacious type) can be worn but make sure they are not brand new and that your feet are akin to them – or the results may be unfavorable.

]]> 92475 3 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/86.jpg Know your route Next lets consider our two biggest predators we will encounter – the sun, and the ever alarming mosquitoes. Simply applying spf 30 or higher sunscreen and bug repellent will be sufficient to rid yourself of these pests.

]]> 92476 4 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/103.jpg Packing Following our spray baths, we must cognize the route. Be informed of the length and incline of your walk. Most areas provide free maps containing this and other imperative information.

]]> 92477 5 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/114.jpg Take your time With regards to packing, only bring simple necessities on our undertaking. Water and a few snacks should do just fine for a pint-sized hike. Making a list and checking off items usually benefits. And don’t omit a camera. One of the most enjoyable parts will be the memories that accompany you home.

]]> 92478 6 133 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/133.jpg Reach your destination Now the most important step, besides avoiding cliffs and mountain lions of course, take your time. “Use your feet to get away from it all.” Don’t be scared to stop, ponder, and notice the simple things that surround you. Let nature take you to another place.

]]> 92479 7 154 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/225786/154.jpg And finally, reach your destination. The feeling of accomplishment that you receive will rejuvenate, motivate, and inspire.

]]> 92480 8 164 Tip See, this certainly is simple. So straightaway find a hike and get started. The only one stopping you is you. Good luck and enjoy whats already there.

]]> 1413 117876 How To Make Gorp AssignmentGuide 820 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:32:11 -0800 7 theprohouse ]]> 90 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/76/78/11/117876.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, fitness, outdoor Sports & Fitness Outdoor Skills General Outdoor Skills 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/117876/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/117876-How-To-Make-Gorp 1413 191473 How To Set Up a Slackline AssignmentGuide 2452 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:20:07 -0700 6 JimmySlade ]]> 184 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/73/14/19/191473.flv slacklining, slack, tight rope, climbing, bouldering, rock climbing,video contest Sports & Fitness Outdoor Skills General Outdoor Skills 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/191473/90_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/191473-How-To-Set-Up-a-Slackline 1339 218408 How To Drive on a Racetrack AssignmentGuide 433 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:32:32 -0700 0 rachybop ]]> 151 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/55/39/26/263955.flv cars, driving, racetrack, formula, 1, one, racing, real, Automobiles, sports Sports & Fitness General Sports Motor Sports 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218408/racetrack_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/218408-How-To-Drive-on-a-Racetrack 1340 207869 How To Mount a Horse AssignmentGuide 1349 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:02:51 -0700 4 Equilibrio ]]> 103 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/69/78/20/207869.flv Equestrian, jockey, derby, preakness, belmont, riding boots, jacket, farms, stable, breed Sports & Fitness General Sports Other Sports 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207869/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/207869-How-To-Mount-a-Horse 1342 207143 How To Whistle With Your Fingers AssignmentGuide 36164 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:02:51 -0700 8 lazydiamond ]]> 68 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/43/71/20/207143.flv sports, football, basketball, Whistling, loud, fingers, learning, fans, arenas, high-pitched Sports & Fitness General Sports Sports Fans & Sports Arenas 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207143/Picture_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/207143-How-To-Whistle-With-Your-Fingers 1347 151511 How To Buy a Baseball Bat AssignmentGuide 1186 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:47:47 -0800 4 pcb ]]> 136 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/11/15/15/151511.flv sports, sport, baseball, equipment, new, buy, buying, choose, choosing, pick Sports & Fitness Baseball Baseball Equipment 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151511/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/151511-How-To-Buy-a-Baseball-Bat 1352 168370 How To Play 21 AssignmentGuide 2083 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:04:34 -0700 6 JJMD ]]> 124 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/70/83/16/168370.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, basketball, skills Sports & Fitness Basketball Basketball Skills 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/168370/Picture_13_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/168370-How-To-Play-21 1352 169414 How To Play Pig and Improve Your Basketball Skills AssignmentGuide 248 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:31:32 -0800 0 wogelife ]]> 101 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/26/02/28/280226.flv sports, basketball, skills,improving,playing,PIG,P-I-G,P.I.G.,games,learning,practicing,fun,kids,children Sports & Fitness Basketball Basketball Skills 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169414/PlayPigBasketball_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/169414-How-To-Play-Pig 1354 120570 How To Ride a Bike Safely on the Road AssignmentGuide 2293 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:21:09 -0800 8 FFTM_Creative ]]> 117 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/70/05/12/120570.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, sport, bike Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking General Biking 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/Picture_9_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/120570-How-To-Ride-a-Bike-Safely-on-the-Road 1355 136328 How To Patch a Bike Tire AssignmentGuide 2086 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:17:31 -0800 10 do3a2 ]]> 102 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/28/63/13/136328.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, fitness, bike Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking Bike Repair & Maintenance 4 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/136328/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/136328-How-To-Patch-a-Bike-Tire 1355 163409 How To Change a Bike Tire AssignmentGuide 9153 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:33:43 -0700 9 KeithMcKellar ]]> 280 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/09/34/16/163409.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, fitness, bike Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking Bike Repair & Maintenance 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/163409/Picture_5_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/163409-How-To-Change-a-Bike-Tire 1355 241986 How To Perform Basic Cycle Maintenance AssignmentGuide 276 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:48:35 -0700 1 tcob27 ]]> 79 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/26/75/26/267526.flv performing,repairing,basic,bicycle,bike,maintaining,maintenance,trails,keeping,fixing,tune,up,tuning Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking Bike Repair & Maintenance 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/241986/CycleMaintenance_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/241986-How-To-Perform-Basic-Cycle-Maintenance 1357 224225 How To Prevent Bike Theft AssignmentGuide 1521 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:47:45 -0700 2 Robertspharm ]]> 74 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/60/81/23/238160.flv bike,bicycle,stolen,theft,preventing,caring,locking,security,biking,secure,precautions Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking Buying and Selling a Bike 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/224225/Picture_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/224225-How-To-Prevent-Bike-Theft