Ah, the joys of hiking … scenic views, beautiful mountain air, communing with nature, and a great form of exercise. But beware the pitfalls; swarms of bugs, dehydration, uncomfortable chafing, twisted ankles and did I mention bear attacks? Don’t worry we’ve got your covered with the do’s and don’ts of hiking.

The National Sporting Goods Association puts out an annual list of the top 10 participation sports every year. The latest data shows a hefty percentage of the US population participating in sports.