Canyon Hiking Safety : Tips for Uphill Hiking

During an uphill hike, hikers can rest between each step as though walking in a wedding. Take short, effective rests during an uphill hike from an experienced trail guide in this free hiking video.

Expert: Joanna Joseph
Bio: Joanna Joseph has lived in Canyon Country since 1974. She has been leading hikes in the southwest for the last five years, mostly with Elder Hostel, which includes individuals 55 and over.
Filmmaker: Mike Phillips

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• hiking
• backpacking
• recreation
• trails
• trail guides
• canyon country
• hiking safety
• outdoors

[Wendoger]

I think the rest step is different for mtn climbing. There is more of a stop, the pause is more of a [pause to really give your leg a rest, it doesn't keep moving. This looks like Moab area...LOVE it down there!

[vekka220]

"When you're going uphill, you can kill yourself if you want."

Whaaaaaaa--?

[Joannawysiwyg]

@LALizzie Thanks! Good to hear.

[LALizzie]

Thanks Joanna ~ You have a pleasant teaching style. Thank you for this video - I employed these techniques on a recent hike and boy-o-boy what a difference!