George Spillmann was introduced to hiking by his father in
Washington, a state known for its beautiful natural areas and ample
hiking and camping opportunities. After moving to Northern California in
the late 1990s to start his own property development business in
Roseville, California, he has found many more places for hiking in the
area and loves to get outside to enjoy them as much as possible. Here
are three essential items for any hiker:
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- Sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Depending on how much you plan to hike, you should spend an appropriate amount on sturdy footwear. Hiking boots, as George Spillmann has found from his adventures in Washington and California, are usually the best investment a hiker can make to protect their toes and keep their feet dry on the trail.
- Synthetic sweatshirt. Cotton materials don’t dry quickly when they get wet. If you’re caught in a storm or other wet weather, you want materials that will dry quickly and not soak you to the skin. Water on the skin can actually cause a dangerous situation sometimes.
- Extra food. If you’re going on an extended hike, you’ll likely want to bring food to have lunch on the trail. Even if you bring your own meal on a day hike, it’s never a bad idea to bring more food than you can eat in case you get stranded and have to spend more time on the trail than you intended.
George Spillmann Washington was surprised by the natural beauty and all of the hiking
trails in Northern California after he moved from Washington.
