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Most people go backpacking to relax, slow down, and enjoy the scenery. But there are times when hiking the miles faster is desirable. Thru-hiking a long trail means hiking fast enough to finish before the weather gets bad. Or maybe demands at work or home limit the days that can be spent walking trails. The short days of early spring or late fall may force a hiker into walking faster to reach the next campsite before dark. And face it, it's just plain frustrating to always be the first one on the trail in the morning and the last one into camp in the evening. Whatever your reason for wanting to move on down the trail, there are ways you can begin to hike faster.
The first step to hiking faster begins before you even get to the trail. A regular routine of stretching will keep your muscles flexible enough to take efficient strides. Also, do some sit-ups or planks to strengthen your core. The body's energy center is in the solar plexis, and weak abdominal muscles leak energy. A strong body core harnesses that energy so you can use it to propel yourself along the trail.
Once on the trail, relax your body. Loosen your hips so they can move independently of your upper body. Take longer strides instead of faster steps, extending your legs fully. Most importantly, on each stride, push off with your toes rather than walking flat-footed. It's a technique that can be tiring at first and must be built up to, but you'll hike much faster and you'll develop killer calf muscles.
Another on-trail technique is mental. Think light thoughts. Don't laugh -- it works. Imagine a string attached to the top of your head, pulling you tall. You will become lighter on your feet, your shoulders will come back and your chest will open to allow you to take deeper breaths. You'll find yourself hiking with a spring in your step.
Of course, it goes without saying that the weight of your gear can affect your hiking speed. Use lighter versions of your gear and pack it in an ultralight backpack, and it will be much easier to hike faster. You'll arrive at the day's campsite early and with energy to spare.
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I am new to camping and need a place in WI that I can just hike in and camp where ever.?
I am fairly new to camping, I have been out a few times. I am a hiker, kayaker and general lover of all things outdoors. i am looking for a place in Wisconsin to either hike or kayak and then be able to set up a small camp wherever I feel like. Not a public type campground with outlets and showers.
Please any info would be very appreciated.
Hi,
In most of Wisconsin, the southern 2/3 anyway, the only camping areas are state parks or private campgrounds - both of which designate where you can camp, but they aren't all over-crowded. And even in Kettle Moraine North - they have shelters for you to stay in, and you need to have a permit, etc. I don't believe they allow dispersed camping in that park either.
When you get into northern Wisconsin, you can hit the Nicolet National Forest, and there are plenty of remote / rustic sites that will leave you with few if any neighbors. Check with the local rangers about dispersed camping here, as I think there are only loose guidelines in site selection there.
The ultimate trip, of course, would be up in the Apostle Islands. There you could kayak and hike to your heart's content, hike and camp, and howl with the wolf pack!
You can canoe / kayak camp on the lower 100 miles of the Wisconsin River; from Sauk City on down, you can camp on any sandbar you come across - and there are some excellent spots. No permits are required, the only rules the DNR worry about is to make sure you don't bring glass with you on the river.
And the St. Croix river has canoe camping; I haven't had the good fortune to paddle it, but I believe the campsites are established sites, with picnic tables and fire rings. (no vehicle access though, from what I gather).
Buckhorn State Park on Castle Rock lake is a great option too. They have numerous hike-to sites. Not exactly backpacking on a trail, but you hike in up to a mile to get to your campsite. They have pit toilets nearby, but no showers and RV generators to deal with. The park is on Castle Rock Lake, and all kinds of boats are able to access some of their shoreline campsites. There are numerous bars / restaurants nearby, so you may hear bands / noise from across the lake when you're at a shoreline site. You can kayak in however, and hike in the park.
Have fun!
Lake Aloha Hike & Camp
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