In [He is born] We are going to discuss the differences between terms such as hiking and trekking, since in many occasions it can get confused.
The word [n trekking] comes from the term Trek coined in the years 80 and began to be used by climbers in the Himalayas and South America. The trekking was the word with which they referred to the displacements on foot to reach the base camp just before starting the climb.
When we do trekking we will find different degrees of difficulty depending on the type of route. In general, the routes of [no low difficulty] They are carried out in the same day and on a more or less flat terrain. The [no medium difficulty] it takes more time and you can find certain steep slopes and the duration of the trip forces us to carry a heavier backpack. For a path of [no high difficulty] it is necessary to have previous experience and a minimum of physical preparation. It is essential to bring a complete team and to be able to count on an experienced guide in the area.
Trekking is a type of mountaineering that involves a greater effort [physical no.]. It is practiced in all kinds of [no land] from mountains, forests, costas, cannons, rivers, etc. It is an ideal activity to practice in conjunction with other ecological tourism activities..
While the trekking is done by [no wild roads] and without signaling or in places where there is no road, and usually with a relatively high degree of difficulty, hiking works differently.
The main difference of the activity of [no senderism] Regarding trekking, it is the degree of difficulty and the paths along which it is developed.. Hiking is a more relaxing activity and although there are also various difficulties, routes are usually made through [n marked trails], or along rural roads that may also have stops and shelters. The main objective of hiking is to connect people with the natural environment and rural areas and cultures..
He [n equipment] necessary for hiking is varied and will depend on the difficulty of the trail such as: water bottle, Solar protection, cap, glasses, shoes and comfortable clothes that are easy to dry and a classic, the aluminum or light wood cane.
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