What is hiking?
Hiking is walking in nature, often in mountainous terrain. It can be on footpaths, nature trails, or bushwacking across wide-open pathless areas.
So many mountainous areas are only still only accessible on foot. Hiking is a chance to get fit and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time!
What is backpacking?
Backpacking as a term has been hi-jacked by gap year students. It means going abroad on a shoestring with just a pack or suitcase, clutching a Lonely Planet guide.
Thru-Hiking
National trails have become targets for thru-hikers in North America – people who attempt to complete an entire trail, end to end hiking, in one go.
What Is Trekking?
Instead of backpacking with true self-sufficiency, these trekkers are carrying small packs with just a sleeping bag and lightweight clothes.