What does hiking mean?
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hik·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
hike, hiking, trampnoun
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
"she enjoys a hike in her spare time"
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hikingnoun
walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport
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Hiking
Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century. Religious pilgrimages have existed much longer but they involve walking long distances for a spiritual purpose associated with specific religions. "Hiking" is the preferred term in Canada and the United States; the term "walking" is used in these regions for shorter, particularly urban walks. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, the word "walking" describes all forms of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in the UK, along with rambling, hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). The term bushwalking is endemic to Australia, having been adopted by the Sydney Bush Walkers club in 1927. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous hiking organizations worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits.
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hiking
Hiking refers to the recreational activity of walking or trekking in natural landscapes, typically on trails or footpaths that are surrounded by forests, mountains, or other wilderness areas. It is usually done for pleasure, exercise, and exploration of the outdoor environment. Hiking may vary in difficulty, duration, and terrain, ranging from easy walks on gentle slopes to more challenging climbs on rugged terrain. It often offers opportunities to connect with nature, enjoy beautiful scenery, and engage in physical activity.
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Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. Studies have confirmed the health benefits of different types of hiking, including losing excess weight, decreasing hypertension, and improving mental health. The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are differences in usage.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hiking in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
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The numerical value of hiking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of hiking in a Sentence
At first I would tell her. And I was telling her over and over, now I just tell her he's hiking.
Walking and hiking are the original forms of motion and should be more recommended by public health campaigns to face this epidemic of inactivity.
Think about hiking, when you're setting out on an adventure, you need your backpack, supplies and equipment, but you also need a compass to tell you where you're heading. Without one or the other it is not likely to be a very successful trip.
Fresno County officials all want to know a definitive cause to what started Cal Fire last year, investigators spent countless hours hiking rugged terrain to determine the cause, interviewed numerous leads, and eliminated multiple potential causes. In the end, lightning remains as the probable cause.
Hiking can be strenuous, it may not be ideal for beginners unfamiliar with uneven terrain.
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