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Easy pickings: when the wild berries are ripe, the hiking is sweet

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Wild berries are plentiful during the summer months, and some backpackers add harvested berries to trail meals. Berries usually grow in sunny areas, but pickers should be wary of bears, poisonous plants and stickers. Recipes provided include berry pancakes and huckleberry pie.

Recipes and menus, Cooking, Varieties, Berries, Cookery (Berries)

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Body tune-ups: 18 steps to injury-free hiking

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The three most important tips for backpackers are to get in shape, eat healthy meals and use common sense. Tips for avoiding injuries include doing stretching exercises, getting a checkup before a trip, buying comfortable, sturdy hiking boots and planning the trip carefully.

Health aspects, Prevention, Cover Story, Training, Physical fitness, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Outdoor recreation

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When the trail goes vertical

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Backpackers will eventually encounter situations in which they will wish they had rock climbing skills. Novice climbers will do best if they avoid climbing in rainy conditions. Testing footholds and handholds are among topics discussed.

Methods, Rock climbing

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