What’s Hiking About?

Summary

Hiking is presented as a multifaceted activity that encompasses physical and mental well-being, personal reflection, and the enjoyment of nature.

Abstract

The article "What’s Hiking About?" discusses hiking as an activity that extends beyond mere walking to include health benefits, exercise, reflection, insights, mental balance, and overall life improvement. It emphasizes the heightened sensory experience one gains from being in nature, whether in a friendly or challenging environment. The author references a previous post questioning the need to always reach the top, suggesting that it's equally valuable to walk slowly, stop, and savor the moments. The article extends an invitation to readers who are also writers to share their hiking stories on the Happy Hikers platform.

Opinions

The author believes that hiking offers significant side benefits, such as enhanced feelings and sensory perception in natural settings.
It is suggested that reaching the top is not always necessary; the journey and the moments of rest are also important aspects of hiking.
The author values the act of thinking and reflecting during hikes, implying that it contributes to mental balance and a better life.
There is an inclusive sentiment, welcoming fellow writers and hikers to contribute their experiences to the Happy Hikers community.
The author conveys a sense of appreciation for the readers and the hiking community, wishing them well wherever they may walk.

Let us share our experiences

One of my favorite hikes, to Holmaskjer, Folgefonn, near Odda, Norway

Hiking is about walking. And it’s about feeling, and thinking.

And it’s about so much, much more:

Health Exercise Reflection Insights Mental balance Inputs A better life … etc.

One of the best side-effects for me is that when I’m in a friendly or a challenging natural environment, I feel more, I sense stronger.

The question asked raised the supplementary question whether it is necessary to climb all the way to the top every time. Can’t we just walk slowly, stop and enjoy the moment?

My answer is simple: Yes! Yes we should not run too fast upwards. We should also take the time to rest. And think.

This is an invitation to you readers who are writers as well. And who are hikers.

You are very welcome to write and publish your stories from your hiking experiences, here in Happy Hikers.

I wish you a wonderful continued week, wherever you walk.

All the best

Happy Hikers

Øivind H. Solheim