Hello, New hiker here

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Happygoruckyrandy
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Hello, New hiker here

Post by Happygoruckyrandy » January 14th, 2015, 7:28 pm

Hi everyone. My name is Randy. Thought I'd introduce myself.

October, I started my weight loss journey and the monotony of walking on a treadmill led me to start hiking on my weekends. It has really helped with my weight loss. I have done about 9 different hikes since November at some point. I am new to this all for the most part. Have hiked in the past but not to the extent I have been recently. My goal is to start backpacking as the weather warms up slightly. Cant express how valuable a resource this website is. See you all around more than likely.
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Peder
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Re: Hello, New hiker here

Post by Peder » January 15th, 2015, 12:14 pm

Welcome Randy! It sure is more fun to lose weight outdoors! There are a number great places to hike around Portland that are written up in the Field Guide, so that you do not have to drive far on a rainy day.
Some people are really fit at eighty; thankfully I still have many years to get into shape…
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Lekilei253
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Re: Hello, New hiker here

Post by Lekilei253 » January 15th, 2015, 6:11 pm

Welcome!! Congrats and good luck on your journey to health!! About a year and a half ago I started hiking on my weight loss journey! This site is an excellent resource and there are sooo many amazing places to see so close to the city!!
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Stefrobrts
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Re: Hello, New hiker here

Post by Stefrobrts » January 16th, 2015, 4:49 pm

Welcome! I am also hiking to lose weight (or losing weight to hike more). Either way, it's a lot more fun than the treadmill! Keep it up!
Stephanie
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Don Nelsen
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Re: Hello, New hiker here

Post by Don Nelsen » January 19th, 2015, 10:30 pm

Welcome to the site, Randy! There is no better way to get into shape than hiking and IMHO, you have come to the right place.

dn
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"If you don't do it this year, you will be one year older when you do" - Warren Miller
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Happygoruckyrandy
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Re: Hello, New hiker here

Post by Happygoruckyrandy » January 22nd, 2015, 1:50 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
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