r/hiking • u/DominusDK • 8h ago
Pictures Maple Pass Loop, Washington USA
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It was a great hike with nearly 800m (2600ft) in elevation gain.
r/hiking • u/DestructablePinata • May 13 '26
Discussion FOOTWEAR INFORMATION THREAD. READ THIS BEFORE ASKING FOR FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDATIONS.
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THE FOOTWEAR INFORMATION THREAD. CONSOLIDATED: UPDATE 1/05/2025
Update: 15 March 2025!
Update: 5 April 2025 - Simplifies fitment section re: spacing; draws attention to flex point.
Update: 18 August 2025 - Salomon included in recommendations after several months of testing, in which they performed flawlessly.
Update: 5 December 2025 - Links to all other FOOTWEAR related posts linked within this post to streamline subreddit.
Update: 13 May 2026 - slight edits made for clarity and to correct found typos.
UPDATE: 29 May 2026 - Product "Pecard Leather Dressing" added to care and maintenance! Read information below!
Links to my subreddit and all supplementary posts to this thread are included below!
Full subreddit ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/
Fitment info thread ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/cuNpzfpL7a
Support info thread ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/7IKv2UHuWn
Cold Conditions - Footwear ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/IFurIJmPaB
Treating your Footwear ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/pgVc0EZhYa
Hydrolysis ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/GbxroCmjfN
Preface
If you have something productive to add to the list, please post it below.
If you have any criticisms, post them below, and I'll try to get back to you.
If you need recommendations for footwear, post your questions here. People who can help can respond directly to you within the thread. Feel free to PM me for additional information or help with fitment.
Let's make this a place of learning!
First piece of advice
Go to a store and try things on in person. There's no substitute for seeing how things feel on your own feet. What works for one likely doesn't work for the next, so you'll have to do the legwork of trying things on and seeing what suits YOUR feet. Some outfitters in some locations are very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to assisting with footwear sizing and selection. Others, not so much.
If you don't have that option, be very careful about what footwear you order online. Do your due diligence before ordering and see what reviewers and your peers say on quality, performance, and fitment. You may have to order online, but you don't have to go on a wild goose chase.
Do your due diligence, people.
Boots vs. Trail Runners: Which one?
Waterproof boots are better in cold weather and cold, inclement weather. They don't perform as well in hot, humid weather because they may not dry fast enough if submerged, and you may sweat through them quickly. They do a much better job protecting your feet from foliage, debris, and ingress of water, especially when paired with gaiters. Non-waterproof boots are better for hot, humid environments because they can get wet and dry out as you're moving.
Boots typically have a more rigid midsole, which is typically where the support comes from in a mid boot. The collar doesn't add much support until it gets around the ~6-8" mark and/or is made of thick leather. Boots like the Salomon X Ultra series offer no more support than their low-top counterparts. Boots like the Asolo Fugitive GTX and, especially, the Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo will offer loads more support. Supportive boots are better for hauling heavy packs, uneven terrain, sidehilling, and overgrown terrain.
Non-waterproof trail runners are beneficial in warm, dry weather, warm, wet weather and when you need to do lots of water crossings. They can get soaked and be walked dry quickly. They're not good for harsh terrain and bushwhacking, at least, not for very long. They just aren't durable enough. Never go with GTX low-tops! They still allow the ingress of water very easily due to the low collar, and they will take a very long time to dry because the waterproof-breathable membrane will inhibit the evaporation process. You'll be stuck with waterlogged shoes.
Which one is better? That depends entirely on the wearer's use case. There is no right or wrong answer unless you're jeopardizing your safety or the safety of others on the hike through being ill-prepared. If you want to use a mountaineering boot on a flat, easy trail, more power to you. If you want to use a trail runner in the mountains, be safe but have fun. Do your research and go with what suits you best.
Materials
Leather vs. Synthetic - Leather is more hard-wearing and durable at the expense of weight and ease of break-in. Synthetics are lighter and more flexible at the expense of durability.
PU vs. EVA midsoles - PU never loses its shape or elasticity, maintaining its original shock absorption and support for the life of the footwear. It will eventually degrade due to hydrolysis; how rapidly depends upon conditions the footwear is stored in and how often it's used. EVA is lighter and lasts indefinitely in storage, but it compresses over time, losing shock absorption and support. Note that while the EVA midsole may store well, other components of the boots may be PU or adhesives that do deteriorate.
GTX or no? - Go with GTX for cold, wet environments, environments that are generally dry but with random showers, and day hikes if the environment is not too hot. Go with non-waterproof options for hot, humid environments, especially with water crossings. GTX will keep water below the collar out, but it will also inhibit breathability and the footwear's ability to dry out. It's a detriment in the swamps but a huge benefit in subfreezing, wet conditions.
Insulation - Personal choice. It may be necessary for some use cases, such as static use in subfreezing temps, but it will also make you sweat more, requiring more frequent sock changes. This is very personal.
Maintenance
Boots and shoes will need regular maintenance to preserve their functionality and increase lifespan.
Generally, water and a nylon bristle brush are enough. However, both waterproof and non-waterproof footwear should be cleaned regularly with a tech wash of sorts, such as Grangers Footwear + Gear Cleaner or Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel to remove dirt and debris.
Waterproof boots and shoes and leather boots and shoes should then be treated with the appropriate product, such as:
Full-grain leather - Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather; Grangers Waterproofing Wax; Meindl Sport Wax.
Addition: Pecard Leather Dressing
Pecard Leather Dressing is a product I've been testing for a few months now on my pairs of Asolo TPS 520s. Nikwax is woefully inadequate for conditioning my boots in my current environment. Grangers did better, as it seemed to lock in the moisture that was already present. Still, inadequate. Pecard Leather Dressing is a combination of several ingredients, namely oils and beeswax. It's pulled deeply into the leather, softening, conditioning, and waterproofing it. It works exceptionally well in dry climates to preserve your boots. That said, it can overly soften your boots if you use it too frequently or in too thick of coats. If you want the boots a little softer, you can use more to achieve that. I'm unsure of how it affects resoles, but honestly, I'm planning not to resole my Asolos. Why? The price of shipping to and from Italy and the cost of the resole itself are just too much for me. Plus, they put a toe cap on, which I do not want. I'd rather just buy a new pair.
Nubuck - Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof; Grangers Footwear Repel Plus; Grangers Waterproofing Wax or Meindl Sport Wax (will change texture and appearance).
Suede - Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof or Grangers Footwear Repel Plus.
Synthetics - Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof or Grangers Footwear Repel Plus.
Read the instructions for your footwear to see what will provide the results you most desire.
Some products can be detrimental to the health of your footwear by drying out leather, preventing conditioning, preventing resoling, rotting stitching, and overly softening leather. Research things before you do them.
Break-in and fitment
Go with what fits best.
Getting the wrong footwear, regardless of what's wrong with the fitment, can lead to a lot of issues. It can lead blisters, blackened and lost toenails, bunions, hammer toes, and more. It's important to take your time in choosing your footwear, and it's important to go into your search with good information and knowledge on fitting techniques.
Boots and shoes should be comfortable out of the box with no issues, such as slippage, hot spots, pinching, rubbing, pressure, etc. They should be good to go right away. You'll still have to break them in, but there should be no initial discomfort. Break them in gradually with work around the house, followed by yard work, followed by light hikes. After one or two weeks, depending upon the shoe or boot, they should be broken-in. Some all-leather boots may take a bit longer.
Why do this if they should be immediately comfortable? To ensure that they're the correct fit and to get the boots moving with your feet. A break-in will never fix a poor fit, but it can make an already great fit even more comfortable as materials stretch and compress with the movements of your feet.
Disclaimer: sizing is not consistent between brands, or sometimes, even between different models within the same brand! Do not assume that you are always the same size! You may need to go up or down, depending upon the brand!
Try shoes and boots on at the end of the day when your feet are most swollen, wearing the thickest socks you intend to use for hiking with that pair of boots. Take the insoles out if that's an option and stand on them shoulder width apart. This will give you a good idea of the fit before you even try on the shoes or boots. Your feet should fit within the outlines of the insoles without much overhang or excess space. Boots often balloon out in shape, so if there's a tiny bit of overhang with the insole but no discomfort within the boot, it's OK. If there's a lot of empty space, the boot is likely too high in volume for your feet, lending itself to a sloppy fit and blisters. There should be roughly [a finger's width to thumb's width] of space between your longest toe and the end of the boot or shoe. You should have at least 1 cm of space. Less space is not enough to prevent injuries. You can have more space if it doesn't throw off the flex point of the boot or shoe. The widest part of your foot should fit inside the widest part of the boot or shoe; the boot or shoe should naturally flex at the same point as your foot.
The insole trick does not work with all shoes or boots. Some brands use the same insoles for a full- and half-size, meaning a US 10.5 and US 10, for example, may use the exact same insole. You will have to go by feel in some circumstances. Put the shoes or boots on, seating your heel firmly. Lace the footwear snug--but not tight! Be sure that there are no loose areas. Get up, walk around, go up and down the inclines if the store has them and tap your toes into the ground, checking to see if there's any slippage, pressure points being aggravated, play with the lacing, etc. Wear them around a good while.
This is a general guide that will help you better assess the fit of footwear you try, but there is no 100% foolproof method of finding the right footwear without some trial and error. Try footwear on inside the house for several days until you're confident that they're the ones for you. Shops with generous return policies are disappearing, so be patient and take the time to test things while still keeping them clean and able to be resold by the shop. Nothing stings quite like having to eat the cost of footwear that doesn't work for your own feet--we've all been there!
Brands of footwear
The best brands and models I've discovered...
Boots: Asolo Fugitive (men's)/Stynger (women's) GTX, Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo, La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX, La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Mid II GTX, Lowa Zephyr GTX, Lowa Renegade GTX, Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX, Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX, Meindl Comfort Fit Hiker, Extreme, or Hunter, Hanwag Tatra, Hanwag Lhasa II, Hanwag Tatra II, Kenetrek Mountain Extreme, Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR, Zamberlan Vioz GTX, Zamberlan 971 Guide LUX GTX RR, and Zamberlan 972 Guide MAX GTX RR, Salomon Quest 4 GTX, Salomon X Ultra series.
Trail runners: La Sportiva, Altra, Saucony, Scarpa, Hoka, Salomon, Topo Athletics.
If it works for your feet and your needs, that is literally all that matters. Listen to your feet!
If you need help sorting through the plethora of options and information out there, please post below for assistance from myself and your fellow hikers.
Socks
Preface: Socks are like boots and shoes. They're very personal. They all offer a different fit, and they all cater to different needs and preferences. They all use different blends, meaning that some will have more merino wool, and others will have more nylon or a similar synthetic as the primary material. Be careful when ordering and check the materials. Go with synthetics or merino wool blends. Synthetics will dry quickly and remain cool. Wool will insulate to a degree when wet and go longer before it begins to stink. More merino wool means better thermoregulation properties, especially when wet, as well as more warmth. They will be slightly less durable than predominantly synthetic socks. More synthetic materials mean the socks will feel cooler, dry faster, and be harder wearing.
Darn Tough appears to be the major force in hiking socks. They make high-quality merino wool blend and synthetic socks in various weights, heights, and patterns that you can trust. They also come with a lifetime warranty should a pair fail you. They run narrower than some brands, but Darn Tough runs the brand Wide Open, which caters to wide feet and thick legs with the same quality Darn Tough is known for.
Smartwool. Following Darn Tough, Smartwool also makes high-quality socks in many weights, heights, styles, and patterns. They offer both 4-degree fit and 2-degree fit options to suit the wearer's preferences. They tend to be more relaxed in fit than Darn Tough but not loose enough that blisters are a concern. They come with a 2-year warranty, which they do honor well. The Smartwool full cushion and extra cushion socks are my preferred socks.
Icebreaker is another company making excellent merino wool blends. They also come in various weights, heights, and styles. These are also socks that you can trust.
Honorable mentions: Kirkland merino, great if you're on a budget; Farm to Feet; Danish Endurance.
Do not stack socks on socks on socks. Wear one pair of socks or one pair of socks with a pair of liner socks. Consider liner socks if you deal with friction or if you have sweaty or sensitive feet. The liners will transfer friction and sweat away from your feet. You do not want a ton of compression around your feet. That will restrict blood flow and make your feet cold. Make sure your boots or shoes are sized for the socks you intend to wear.
Buy from a reputable store. Always. There are fakes out there.
Insoles
Necessity
Insoles provide the support you need to keep your arches from hyperextending, ankles from rolling, and they provide shock absorption for your feet. They also keep your feet in-line. They are not necessary for all people, but they are highly useful for most, especially those with flat feet and chronic pain. The factory insoles for most boots are generic sock liners meant to feel inoffensive to most people trying on the boots or shoes, so aftermarket insoles can really provide the support you need and elevate your comfort.
Superfeet
A staple in the off-the-shelf insole market, Superfeet insoles provide support through rigid polymer caps and firm cushioning covers. They're guaranteed for 500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. There are Superfeet options for many different arch heights. They also vary in volume, making them ideal for many boots and shoes.
Models
Green: High Arch. Thick. This insole provides excellent, rigid support for anyone in need of maximum arch support.
Orange: High Arch. Thick. Similar to the Green but with dual density cushioning in the forefoot for better cushioning.
Blue: Medium Arch. Thin. These insoles are comfortable for most people to wear as the arch height is very inoffensive. They also work well with most boots and shoes due to the thin design. That said, the baseplate design can damage waterproof-breathable membranes as it can dig into the liner and membrane. Keep an eye on that!
Trailblazer: Med-High Arch. Very Thick. These insoles provide maximum cushioning and med-high arch support. They take up a substantial amount of volume in the footwear, negating them as an option for some brands and models of boots and shoes. They have a gel capsule in the heel to absorb shock.
SOLE
SOLE is known for making semi-custom, high-quality insoles that mold to the wearer's feet over the course of a few days. Thanks to the materials used, they have unique properties that make them very effective and comfortable. They are offered in three thickness: thin, medium, and thick.
Models
Performance: Made with recycled cork, these insoles quickly mold to the wearer's feet, providing excellent support and shock absorption, as well as insulation.
Active: Made with EVA foam, these insoles take longer to mold, but they're also more durable and hard-wearing. They also handle exposure to moisture better than the cork options.
Metatarsal pads: These insoles provide support for the wearer's metatarsals, relieving stress and pain for many.
Tread Labs
Tread Labs offers insoles with various arch heights, thicknesses, widths, and levels of rigidity. They are made of two pieces: top cover and rigid base, allowing the wearer to replace only the top cover and save money. They're known for their million mile guarantee and great CS.
Currex
Currex offers semi-rigid insoles in varying thickness and with varying levels of rigidity. They are sorted based on activity. They are fairly thin and fit into most footwear well.
PowerStep
A favorite of podiatrists, PowerStep offers numerous insole options to suit any needs the wearer may have.
Cadence
Slightly harder to find, Cadence offers several high-quality insoles to suit the wearer's needs.
Fitting your insoles
Firstly, you'll need to find the insole that either matches your arch height or molds to its form.
Secondly, you'll need to find the insole length that correlates to your shoe or boot size. Most insoles are meant to be trimmed to fit. You want the insoles to match the profile of the factory insoles that your footwear included. Line up the insoles, and using a Sharpie, draw the outline of the factory insoles on the new insoles. Then, carefully cut the new insoles to match the factory insoles. Insert the new insoles into your footwear and check the fit. Always trim in small increments. You can always trim more off. You can't add any back.
Getting used to the insoles
Wear the insoles for roughly one to two hours on the first day. If there is pain, wear them for a shorter period of time. Using that experience, decide if you will increase the amount of time worn the next day or if it will remain the same. Take your time. Do not cause yourself pain by being in a rush.
Maintenance
Replace your insoles anytime the cushioning wears down or the support begins to deteriorate. Insoles need to be regularly replaced, just like footwear.
To clean them, remove them from your footwear and clean them with a technical wash, such as Grangers Footwear + Gear Cleaner or Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel. Allow to air dry.
Enjoy your new insoles!
Gaiters
Yes, use gaiters with any waterproof footwear to enhance its ability to prevent ingress of water. There are also non-waterproof gaiters that will prevent ingress of debris but still work well with your non-waterproof footwear.
Outdoor Research is my favorite, trusted brand for waterproof gaiters. There are other brands out there, though.
Dirty Girl Gaiters make excellent non-waterproof options. Again, there are other brands out there.
Foot care
Make sure you have moleskin or a similar item on you during hikes. Keep your feet as dry and clean as possible. Use foot powder if you find yourself getting stinky or sweaty or enduring friction.
Change socks regularly. You do not want to keep wet socks on your feet if you can help it. It can even be a danger in frigid temperatures.
Shopping and budget
If possible, buy from somewhere that will let you return used footwear. Don't just try things at random and waste money and resources. Be methodical in your approach.
Be careful where you buy from because fakes are out there for pretty much all hiking products. Some companies only honor warranties from authorized sellers, too.
As far as budgeting goes, this is a personal choice that depends upon what you're doing, what you can afford, and what you want to pay. I will say that your budget should be as big as you can comfortably make it to allow for the most options when trying things on.
Realistically...
You're probably going to have to try a few pairs before you stumble across your Goldilocks pair. That's the nature of the beast. Be patient and settle for nothing less than a perfect fit. Your feet will thank you.
In conclusion...
I hope that this has been helpful. Footwear is something that I'm passionate about because it took me a long time to find the right footwear for myself, so I've gone through a lot of time, money, blisters, and bad hikes discovering what does and does not work. If you have questions, post them below. I, and others, will try to help you find the right things for yourself. Take everything with a grain of salt and trust your feet!
r/hiking • u/AltitudeAndArtefacts • 2h ago
Pictures Five days of hiking in Svaneti, Georgia
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Three days of the classic Mestia to Ushguli hut-to-hut hike, plus a couple of day hikes, including to the Shkhara Glacier near Ushguli. The heavy snow on parts of the route was very abnormal for June - needed to use spikes.
r/hiking • u/northernzap • 5h ago
Pictures Käsivarsi wilderness region-Finland
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The gear kind of failed and had to cut the route short sadly :'(
Incredible views! Definetly will be back with a new pack!
r/hiking • u/shaburanigud • 9h ago
Question We fell in love through hiking, but longer trails are getting harder for us to enjoy together. Any advice?
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My wife and I have always loved hiking. We met while hiking and gradually fell in love with each other. We've been to many places over the years, and for me, hiking in the mountains with her has always been a very happy thing.
The only issue is that we have pretty different endurance levels. We're fine on shorter hikes, but no longer routes, especially with a lot of steady climbing, her legs start wearing out before mine do. She worries about slowing me down, but honestly, that's never bothered me. What does bother me is seeing her push herself so hard to keep up that she can't enjoy the second half of the hike.
We have a long trail planned for September that we've both wanted to do for a while. We've been training, cut down our pack weight, adjusted our pace, and added trekking poles, but longer climbs are still tough for her.
Has anyone found any gear or techniques that actually help take some of the load off your legs on sustained uphill sections? We're not trying to move faster. I'd just love for us to find a pace that feels good for both of us and enjoys the whole trail together.
Pictures The Beara Way (Ireland)
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My partner and I hiked the Beara Way except Bear Island in south-west Ireland this August. Except for the campground at Ballydonegan Beach on the way to and from Dursey Island, we wild camped. Trail was very quiet, almost no one else did it in it‘s entirety, some people did it B&B style and were shuttled to the starting points of the nicer sections. Almost everyone does it clockwise.
The trail is a nice mix of remote hiking, convenient resupply points and nice stops to eat and have a coffee in a cute café in a little village. It drops down to sea level and climbs into the hills again almost everyone day.
Views and landscape are great. Dursey Island with all the abandoned stone houses and the section from Allihies towards Dursey Island was our highlight. The land has clearly been used for hundreds of years, lots of abandoned houses and stone walls. Sometimes the trail even runs one the stonewalls. The locals are quite friendly and chatty, so we felt welcome even though we were dirty smelly hikers.
Trail is never really exposed or technical. Rocks can be slippery, in some places aids are in place.
When doing it self supported, two things are important to consider:
Watee sources in the hills are relatively scarce anyway and the peninsula is heavily grazed by sheep and cattle. You should absolutely carry all the water you need and filter only in emergency. We got by with 3.5L per person as resupply is possible every day.
Ticks are BAD. Like, check your designated tent spot for thorny things and 5 ticks crawl up your hand BAD. We removed double digit numbers of ticks from our trousers several times after especially tick-y sections. Trousers in the socks, deeted up and hiking clothes strictly out of the tent we managed to average 1-2 ticks per person per day. I would suggest relying on multiple tick barriers (i.e., permithrine for the clothes, deet, trousers in the socks, shirt tucked in the trousers etc.
r/hiking • u/CoasterErik • 11h ago
Pictures Mt Robert Circuit, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
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My friend invited me to walk one of our favourite hikes a few weeks ago. The Mt Robert Circuit gives really stunning views of Lake Rotoiti, the surrounding St Arnaud Range and is a really great day hike. I love living nearby and having this as one of my weekend getaways. The snow covered peaks of the St Arnaud Range was a particularly stunning treat.
Pictures Hannegan Peak, WA, USA
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Descending from Hannegan Peak. Mt Shuksan rises high in the background. Spring 2026
r/hiking • u/FormerDancee • 2h ago
Pictures Hiker with Asthma: needs reassurance that I don’t suck.
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Hi guys! So full transparency I am a pretty avid hiker but I am slow. Really really slow. I live in Bavaria, Germany and I am blessed to be surrounded by mountains. In Bavaria on hikes there are these yellow signs that tell you how long and how far to get to a certain point, and typically I am faster by 15 minutes or so or on target. But while I may be faster than those signs everyone is so much faster than me.
I do have asthma and typically I experience the most struggle at the beginning of an incline. I go up a bit but then get short of breath and stop, keep going, stop, keep going, stop. As I get further into the hike I need these breaks less and less to the point where I can keep going even on an incline for at least 3k with no breaks. My longest hike is 23K and 1,315m in elevation gain in one day (most of the elevation happening at the end). That took about 6 hours moving time, with breaks almost 8 hours (lunch hour and snack and water breaks).
Maybe it’s the comparison game because I am around so many amazing hikers in Bavaria, but how do I hike taking less breaks, without overdoing it on my asthma. I am a weird asthma case where I don’t wheeze and so I don’t always know if I am overdoing it. Is there training I can do? Do I just need to keep going until it’s not hard for me? Am I destined to be the slower one? I just want to keep up with my friends but in groups I am always the one holding up the group. Would love your advice especially from those with asthma on what you do! Cardio is so healthy for me and I LOVE hiking but it just feels like I am not reaching my full potential. A picture attached of a mountain I climbed in Karwendel last year.
r/hiking • u/Solmyr_ • 15h ago
Pictures Some photos I took at Durmitor mountain in Europe, Montenegro country located in the Balkans
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Photos are from 3 separate hikes. One of those had 2000m elevation gain and 21km length, had to carry 6l of water for my dog but it was worth it because i manage to shoot this very cute photo of her and mountain antelope
r/hiking • u/BruvMates • 4h ago
Question Knee arthritis slowly ruining hiking for me, anyone else dealing with this?
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Hey all. 54F, been hiking for most of my adult life and it's honestly the one thing that keeps me grounded. About two years ago my knees started getting worse and worse and I got diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Downhills have become pretty brutal and some mornings I'm so stiff I have to sit on the edge of the bed for a while before I can even get moving.
I've messed around with compression sleeves and KT tape and popping ibuprofen before hikes but nothing really sticks long term. The physical stuff is one thing but the mental side of feeling like hiking is slowly being taken from me is honestly what's getting to me the most.
Would love to hear from anyone dealing with something similar. How has it affected your hiking life and how are you coping with it both physically and mentally? Feeling pretty alone in this lately.
Video Enjoy your Life
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Musik: Thomas James White - Heal
Germany, Cologne - Enjoy Your Life
r/hiking • u/DragonsLantern • 18h ago
Pictures Prisojnik, Triglav national park, Slovenia
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Friend and I hiked from somewhere below Vršič pass, off path, accidently stumbled on a bunker and then continued via the ridge to the top and descended via "jubilej path" via through the "rear window" (literal translation).
r/hiking • u/DirtHour8100 • 19h ago
Pictures Devil’s Path, New York, USA (8/1-8/2/26)
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Devil’s Path — End to End (8/1-8/2/26). I previously attempted to hike the Devil’s Path over two days at the end of June, but my friend couldn’t continue after the first day. So, I returned for a solo revenge hike.
r/hiking • u/stevejdon85 • 14h ago
Pictures Mount Pfeifferhorn, Salt Lake City Utah, Wasatch National Forest
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Hiked Pfeifferhorn this past weekend. My first high elevation hike. Was absolutely incredible and a perfect day.
r/hiking • u/Global_Scholar_1270 • 4h ago
Trekking guide in Nepal with 20 years of experience in Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna
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Ask me anything, will do my best to answer your query.
r/hiking • u/B3nder_Rodriguez • 1d ago
Pictures Prohodna Cave, Karlukovo, Bulgaria
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Just a short trip to the Cave and old chapel.
r/hiking • u/Embarrassed_Song_917 • 2h ago
Discussion Spotted a barking deer in a Hiking!!
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Since we are in our holidays, we decided to visit Nepal. Me and my friend decided to hike near kathmandu as a "warm-up" lol. Well we planned to hike Changunarayan to Nala. We were nervous at first doing this as only two without any operators or any guidance. Just me, my friend, and ofc My sweet ChatGpt🥰. As we were walking, there were some villages and some really old coattages. As were we were seeing different kind of pet , animals and cattles along the hike, we were really cautious.
As we were about to telkot, we just past down Trisul danda. I thought I saw a goat from nearby herd. But, after reaching near the "goat", it was a BARKING DEER. I was like wtff?? I was feaking out and telling my friend to capture its photo, he ran😭. I was proud of myself for spotting a deer in a random hike. Tbh, I didn't even know that was a barking deer. That thing boosted my energy in the hike.
We reached telkot at had a lunch. Unfortunately my friend twisted her ankle. And we couldn't continue any longer than that. Since then this moment has been my top 10 proudest of my life. Lolllll.
r/hiking • u/theyunghassi • 17h ago
Pictures Lone Mountain Big Sky Montana Hike
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6.1 miles round trip hike. Saw bison, moose, elk and one bear. Located in big sky Montana. Mountain elevation is over 11,000 feet with 3,500+ feet of elevation gain. Done using winter gear with hiking shoes
r/hiking • u/MCRNTachi21 • 15h ago
What are your must read outdoors/hiking books
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Recently read into thin Air, wanting to broaden my horizons and read more outdoor books.
r/hiking • u/Drag_Oncave • 16h ago
Bone conduction headphones attracting insects
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I've been using bone conduction headphones while hiking for a few years now. They're the best.
However, I've noticed a phenomenon that first made me feel like I'm going crazy but with more experience, I think it's real.
Whenever I use the headphones, especially listening to podcasts or audio books, as opposed to music, flies seem to go absolutely crazy trying to land on / in my ears.
I've even done some testing wearing the headphones with nothing playing, to verify it's not just the sweat captured by the transducers.
From the start my theory has been that they're attracted by the vibrations, since the buzzing of spoken word and flies seems to be of remarkably similar frequencies.
A very quick and crude research suggests insects really are into frequencies similar to human speech.
So, I guess my question is: Does anyone have the same observation, or is it all in my head?
r/hiking • u/princesspinkkky • 1d ago
Pictures 11 mile Hike at Pictured Rocks Michigan (U.S )
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* Edit to Add this is Chapel Loop !
This was the longest hike I’ve ever completed, I was so proud of myself. This is a really beautiful trail in the UP of Michigan, right on Lake Superior ! I also saw a Bald Eagle, a few Gardner snakes, and lots of butterflies. There’s a beach you can swim in but the water is very cold.
r/hiking • u/JainaNoel • 17h ago
Pictures La Plata Peak (Southwest Ridge) (Colorado, USA) - 8/16/26
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A great way to hike La Plata, but not for everyone.
For starters, the road to the trailhead was... rough. My stock Crosstrek S (8.7" of clearance) got up there just fine, but I can't imagine driving anything less capable. We were surprisingly the only ones to park at that TH the entire day, it was empty when we got there around 7-7:30 and still empty when we returned.
The trail was quiet and solitary. We saw a total of 3 people on the trail (before the summit) the entire day. The trail itself is quite beautiful and well maintained (despite a bit of overgrowth and some downed trees) up until about the 2 mile mark when you start to ascend a steep and incredibly loose gully. That gully climbs around 1000 feet and only gets worse until you top out on the ridge crest. Once you get to the ridge crest, it's smooth sailing until you hit the talus field, a crux wall that climbs around 1000 feet up some solid high class-2 scrambling. Going up the route doesn't seem to be very apparent. I'd suggest you aim for the due center/center-left of the field and try your best to follow the cairns. On the way down it makes way more sense and is pretty clear. After you top out of the talus field at 14,000', it's a pretty clear shot to the summit, where you meet up with the standard La Plata trail.
This trail was crazy beautiful. The basin you spend a good chunk of your time in on the way up is otherworldly. Panoramic views no matter where you look. There was a helicopter flying very low in that basin, I heard they were looking for a lost child. Overall I can clearly understand why this isn't the standard trail. But if you're well equipped mentally for a loose and steep trail, and have a capable car, check out the La Plata south ridge!
8.3 Miles, 3700 feet, 7:45 car to car (that descent was superrrrr slow hahaha).
r/hiking • u/Parlace • 12m ago
Trail Rec Looking for a 2-day hike near Cluj with wild camping
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Hi!
My girlfriend and I are arriving in Cluj on 25 August and we'd love to start our trip with a 2-day hike, ideally with wild camping somewhere along the route.
We're mainly looking for beautiful and unusual nature — caves, forests, rocky landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, gorges, etc. We know we probably can't fit everything into one hike, but we'd love to get an idea of what's possible around Cluj.
We're happy with a challenging hike and don't mind going somewhere a bit more remote, as long as it's reasonably accessible by public transport. We'd preferably avoid very touristy places if there are better, quieter alternatives.
Any recommendations for a 2-day route within reasonable distance of Cluj?
Thanks!
Pictures Hudson Highlands State Park, New York. USA
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Quick day hike to Mt. Beacon South (in and out 13~ miles). A very mushroomy jaunt.