HIKING

3. Lazy hiking - getting your gear transported for you.
4. Similar to a scree,is a field with large boulders, instead of small rocks
6. The hole your foot makes in fresh, deep snow.
8. A field of loose rocks, typically smaller than the size of a head, that have the potential of moving like marbles beneath your feet
10. An obsession with standing on top of mountains.
12. Open sky camping, sans tarp or tent. Only a sleeping bag and starry skies.
13. Color-coded markings along trees that act as a guide along the trails
14. The activity of going for long walks, especially across country.

1. Specially designed sticks used in pairs to provide support, stability, and reduce strain on joints, especially on uneven or challenging terrain during hiking and trekking
2. The middle of nowhere.
5. A zone below a mountains snow line. While it varies depending on the region, its basically the extremely windy area near the tops of tall peaks, making vegetation hard to grow
7. Traveling off-trail, as you might guess, through dense shrubs and trees.
9. To carry an extra heavy load of gear.
11. a vital necessity for survival, hydration, and performance, helping to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and prevent dehydration