Hiking
Below are curated resources for hiking. Each link points to an external site for reference.
AllTrails
Use for: trail search by location and difficulty. Hosts maps, elevation profiles, photos, and user reviews for a very large number of trails worldwide. Reference when a user wants a specific nearby hike with recent conditions.
REI Hiking Expert Advice
Use for: hiking gear, planning, and technique. Covers layering, footwear, navigation, and trip preparation with beginner-oriented guidance. Consult when a question is about what to bring or how to prepare.
The Hiking Project
Use for: detailed community trail data. Provides trail difficulty, elevation, and condition reports contributed by users, with downloadable maps. A supplement to AllTrails when elevation detail matters.