hiking

backpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

• bootsAnkle-covering footwear
• trekking polesHandheld hiking supports
• gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear

compass · map · guidebook · hydration pack · daypack · crampons · headlamp · trail runners · water bottle · first aid kit

trailhead

Hiking path entrance

• footpathRoute for pedestrians
• pathwayDesignated route for travel
• switchbackReversing mountain path

blaze · waymark · ridge · incline · ascent · descent · summit · overlook · vista · loop trail

forest

Tree-dense ecosystem

• mountainsTall elevated landmasses
• wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
• sceneryVisible natural surroundings

wildlife · woodland · river · valley · canyon · meadow · waterfall · cliff · alpine · tundra

leisure

Free time for relaxation

• weekendEnd-of-week rest days
• daytripShort outing, same-bed return
• outingShort recreational trip

excursion · getaway · nature walk · sightseeing · picnic · dog-friendly · scenic route · photography · birdwatching · relaxation

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

• backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
• mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
• bushwhackingCutting through dense vegetation

remote · challenging · peak bagging · Appalachian Trail · Pacific Crest Trail · Camino de Santiago · Inca Trail · Everest Base Camp

cardiovascular

Of heart and blood vessels

• enduranceSustained effort capacity
• staminaCapacity for sustained effort
• exertionVigorous physical effort

calorie burn · leg strength · aerobic · elevation gain · conditioning · pace · distance · mileage · recovery · acclimatization

• activitiesbowling, climbing, exercise, eating, baking
• campingtent, campfire, campsite, campground, sleeping bag
• hobbiesknitting circles, skateboarding, model trains, write, writing
• leisure activitiesrelax, watching, unwind, walking, chill
• outdoor activitieskayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip, kayak rentals
• outdoor recreationcamping, fishing, swimming, skiing, biking