as in walkers
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves
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Recent Examples of hikers
With drive-up options to the Sunset and Schultz Tank trailheads restored, hikers now have direct access.
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Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
These lodgings cater to hikers, mountain bikers, alpinists and in winter, skiers and snowboarders.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
What can hikers do in the meantime?
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Cyclists, mountain bikers, and hikers will find an abundance of trails to enjoy, and water enthusiasts can pursue activities on the rivers such as rafting and kayaking.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
What to Consider These shoes tend to run more narrow than comparable hiking shoes, so hikers with wide feet may need an extra-wide size.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Reusable water bottles have long been a subtle indicator of the user’s lifestyle and aesthetic (think an outdoor lover always sporting a water bottle popular amongst hikers) but things have really kicked up a notch in the past few years, with drinkware becoming a key part of one’s style.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Shedding unnecessary weight on the trail is music to the ears of seasoned hikers and trail runners.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Winter hikers will definitely want waterproof shoes, though a hiking boot is a more practical choice given the ankle coverage and support.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
These lodgings cater to hikers, mountain bikers, alpinists and in winter, skiers and snowboarders.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
What can hikers do in the meantime?
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Cyclists, mountain bikers, and hikers will find an abundance of trails to enjoy, and water enthusiasts can pursue activities on the rivers such as rafting and kayaking.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
What to Consider These shoes tend to run more narrow than comparable hiking shoes, so hikers with wide feet may need an extra-wide size.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Reusable water bottles have long been a subtle indicator of the user’s lifestyle and aesthetic (think an outdoor lover always sporting a water bottle popular amongst hikers) but things have really kicked up a notch in the past few years, with drinkware becoming a key part of one’s style.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Shedding unnecessary weight on the trail is music to the ears of seasoned hikers and trail runners.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Winter hikers will definitely want waterproof shoes, though a hiking boot is a more practical choice given the ankle coverage and support.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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