Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 106

Class Two is a medium level of hiking, where you can expect rougher terrain with the need to use your hands for balance and pulling yourself up in some areas. You will need a good pair of hiking boots for this class. Class Three, as you can expect, is strenuous hiking that incorporates some moderate climbing into the trail, as well. This means you could be scrambling up and down cliffs, jumping over rough divots, and pulling yourself up through foliage. This type of hiking requires good boots, a walking stick, and some basic climbing equipment. [ “ Hiking is another great outdoor activity to do during the summer season. Hiking is another great outdoor activity to do during the summer season. Much like biking, there are different levels of intensity. The levels range from a Class One to a Class Three. Class One is defined as easy hiking on an established trail, where most of the terrain is flat and smooth, if not paved. Regular clothes fit for an outing are fine for Class One. d N a L [ AdVeNtUrEs “