The intent of a shakedown hike is to try out new gear or new processes prior to a trip so you can iron out any bugs, familiarise yourself with new systems, balance your pack so that it’s comfortable, and assess your fitness in terrain similar (or worse) than what you have planned. But how many of us ever do them and should we really bother?
In this podcast episode we look in detail why, and when you should do a shakedown hike. www.australianhiker.com.au
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110-Boots McFarland Interview
109-Environmentally Friendly Hiking
108 Tangles and Tail; and interview with Lucy Barnard
107-Fire and Hiking
106-How much does it cost to hike?
105-Kiandra to Tharwa; a taste of the Australian Alps
104-The History of Australian National Parks
103-One Man's Climb; interview with Adrian Hayes
102-Mind, Body, and Soul; the health benefits of hiking
101-Packing Your Fears
100-Trail Design
099-Altitude and Hiking
098-Coffee on the Trail
097-Q & A (Hiker Questions)
096-Aussie 10 Walk
095-Transitioning to multiday hiking
094-Night Hiking
093-First Hike Project
092-Media Review
091-Impacts of Long Distance Hiking
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