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Hiking

Protein for Hikers: How Much You Actually Need, and How to Hit It on the Trail

Carbs fuel the climb and fat runs the long days, but protein is what you rebuild with, and most hikers quietly under-pack it. Here are the real working targets (forget the 0.8 RDA), why distribution matters as much as total, and how to hit the number without wrecking your pack weight.

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Hiking

Why Slowing Down Is the Smartest Thing a New Hiker Can Do

When you're new to hiking, speed looks like ambition. But the hikers who cover the most ground, come home healthy, and actually enjoy themselves are rarely the fastest ones out of the car park. Here's the science behind why going slower gets you further.

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