Your first day-hike. It’ll be fun.

A few weeks ago I promised you, my dear readers, to help you plan your very first day-hike.  Since then, I know you’ve been reading all about everyone else’s adventures, seeing all your friends go on hikes and doing paddleboard yoga or taking selfies outside, and you want in on that sweet outdoorsy action.

Why outside isn’t so scary.

Over the years, a lot of people have told me that they would like to do more outdoorsy stuff but they don’t have any experience.  They said when they walked into a REI they overwhelmed with all the choices… that is if they had the “guts” to walk-in, to begin with.  Many people who did not grow up hiking or camping can be scared to venture into the great unknown, or to do much more than a 1-2 hour hike outside.  What if you don’t bring enough food?  What if it’s cold? Or muddy?  WHAT IF THERE’S A BEAR?