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Walk down hill safely with these simple tricks

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Looking down hill from the Arden-Sturbridge trail in Harriman State Park

When a lot of people think of hiking, they think of huffing and puffing up hills.  Believe it or not, walking up hill gets naturally easier over time as you get in shape and build up endurance.  On the other hand, there are some skills and tips that are necessary for you to properly learn to walk down hill.

  • Tighten your shoelaces
  • Don’t Side Step
  • Use trekking poles
  • Let go of your dog

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