pimg class=”alignright” title=”Urban Hiking” src=”http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/MDA2008/MDA2010/urbanhiking2.jpg” alt=”urbanhiking2″ width=”288″ height=”277″ /The concept of hiking for most people conjures visions of dirt paths, rocky trails, mountain passes, or grassy river banks. But what about metropolitan skylines, side streets, bridge passes, and old rail yards? We Grokkers are a variable mix of urbanites, suburbanites, and country folk. When it comes to talk of hitting the trails and enjoying an outdoor workout, those of us in cities can occasionally feel boxed in. Sure, there are the parks, city beaches, and lake shore routes, but the opportunity for wilderness immersion is likely lacking. If we can’t take in a natural vista, we’re often inclined to just hit the gym. At that point, we might ask, what difference does it make? I’d argue we’re majorly missing out. Though many of us live in dense, heavily human terrain, there’s plenty of adventure to be had, ample chance […]
Original post by Mark Sisson
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