When on the trails, do you ever wonder just how your hiking speed compares to that of other hikers? There IS a way to track your hiking speed, called Naismith’s Rule. When on the trails, there are going to be variables that will affect your hiking pace, such as steep inclines, pack weight, fitness level, and trail conditions.
“Forest Bathing” derived in 1982 from the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries’ term “shirin-yoku”, which simply means absorbing the forest atmosphere, and spending time in nature.
