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Hiking — For the nautical definition, see Hiking (sailing). A hiking trail in Oregon Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is… … Wikipedia
hiking — ➡ long distance paths and national trails * * * Walking, often among hills or mountains, as recreational sport. It represents an activity in its own right and also figures in backpacking, camping, hunting, mountaineering, and orienteering. Hiking … Universalium
hiking — hik|ing [ˈhaıkıŋ] n [U] the activity of taking long walks in the mountains or country →↑walking ▪ We re going to do some hiking this summer. ▪ Utah is a great place to go hiking … Dictionary of contemporary English
Hiking — Hike Hike, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hiked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Hiking}.] [Cf. {Hitch}.] 1. To move with a swing, toss, throw, jerk, or the like. [Dial. or Colloq.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. To raise with a quick movement. [PJC] 3. To raise (a price)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hiking — žygeivių turizmas statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Seniausia ir populiariausia turizmo rūšis – keliavimas pėsčiomis iš anksto parengtu maršrutu. Jei žygeivių turizmo tikslai yra sportiniai (fizinių ypatybių ugdymas),… … Sporto terminų žodynas
Hiking boot — Hiking boots are footwear specifically designed for the sport of hiking. They are arguably the most important hiking gear since their quality and durability can determine a hiker s ability to move farther, faster, and safer. Hiking boots are… … Wikipedia
Hiking equipment — is gear or equipment that one takes along on an outdoors hiking trip. While hiking is considered different than backpacking (overnight camping), the equipment is of necessity of a shorter term more practical nature for such a walk. However even… … Wikipedia
Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park located in a region of the Appalachian Mountains referred to as the Great Smoky Mountains, in a portion of east central Tennessee and southeast North Carolina. With over 150 … Wikipedia
Hiking (sailing) — In sailing, hiking is the action of moving the crew s body weight as far to windward (upwind) as possible, in order to decrease the extent the boat heels (leans away from the wind). In British English it is usually called leaning out or sitting… … Wikipedia
hiking trail — turistinis takas statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Saugomoje teritorijoje (nacionaliniuose, regioniniuose parkuose, rezervatuose ir kai kuriuose draustiniuose), kurioje yra tik tam regionui būdingos gamtos (augalų, gyvūnų,… … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
