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Hiking requires strength and balance. Here’s how to get in shape for hiking, from day hikes to long trail treks.

. There is no official hiking season. Some places are mild and hike-friendly year-round, but in many parts of the northern hemisphere, the weather and trail conditions are only good for trekking from late spring all the way to mid-November. That’s six solid months for day hikes, backpacking, mountain climbing, and scrambling. Add snowshoes or skis, and there’s no reason you can’t get into the backcountry all year round. But if you think you can just hop off the couch after a long layoff, ...