Begin with a walk you can finish comfortably. A gradual introduction gives you time to learn about footwear, pace and recovery.
Make the first outing simple
Choose familiar ground with straightforward exits. Wear comfortable appropriate footwear and carry basic essentials. Learn how your pack feels before buying equipment for an ambitious future expedition.
Change one demand at a time
Increase duration, hilliness or load gradually instead of all together. Stop to investigate rubbing or pain. If you have not exercised for some time or have health concerns, obtain suitable professional advice.
Choose a first Atlas experience
Tell Atlas Hikes about the walks you have actually completed. An Imlil day trek can begin the discussion, subject to the route agreed. Treat an enjoyable manageable day as progress; a summit is not the entry requirement for becoming a hiker.
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