{"id":9963,"date":"2015-04-20T17:48:18","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T16:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/?p=9963"},"modified":"2015-04-28T14:29:28","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T13:29:28","slug":"19-signs-that-hiking-is-more-than-a-hobby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mountainwarehouse.com\/expert-advice\/19-signs-that-hiking-is-more-than-a-hobby","title":{"rendered":"19 Signs that Hiking is more than a Hobby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You describe yourself as a &#8216;keen&#8217; hiker, here&#8217;s 19 signs it&#8217;s become more than just a hobby&#8230;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>You talk about Munros with more affection than you do your wife.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10112 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Wedding-Video-Tape.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Video Tape\" width=\"384\" height=\"256\" data-id=\"10112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Wedding-Video-Tape.jpg 384w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Wedding-Video-Tape-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ahh\u2026 Munros, I still remember the first time\u2026.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2>You have wet day \/ dry day bag options ready at all times, just in case\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-9875 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_0973_Pakka.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"9875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_0973_Pakka.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_0973_Pakka-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_0973_Pakka-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u2018Be prepared\u2019 is your motto&#8230;. or is that the scouts?<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2>Your family know where you will be\u2026 by grid reference.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-10052 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Map-with-Home.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"391\" data-id=\"10052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Map-with-Home.png 666w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Map-with-Home-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Of course you told them, your conscience wouldn\u2019t allow otherwise. The fact you also told the entire walking community of the UK makes no difference.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2>You get asked if you want your meal dehydrated or in a flask.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  aligncenter wp-image-10049 \" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Dehydrated-Food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"352\" data-id=\"10049\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your other half knows you won\u2019t actually be back in time for the family meal. Waste not, want not\u2026 it\u2019ll still be good for tomorrows trip out!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2>All your selfies are taken at the top of a hill.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-10050 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/644292_10152128933064202_504569263_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"326\" data-id=\"10050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/644292_10152128933064202_504569263_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/644292_10152128933064202_504569263_n-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pictures are only there to record your achievements and what better way than to show it from the top of the hill you just conquered?<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2>Your wardrobe is arranged by colour, brown\u2026. green\u2026. khaki\u2026. beige\u2026.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10110 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hikers-Wardrobe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" data-id=\"10110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hikers-Wardrobe.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hikers-Wardrobe-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No one could say your wardrobe isn&#8217;t practical&#8230;.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h2>You spend more time looking after your boots than you spend with the kids.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10111 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Love-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" data-id=\"10111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Love-Boots.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Love-Boots-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Kids are great, they help carry the shopping and stuff but they aren\u2019t going to be much help on Striding Edge now are they\u2026. Now where the Helvellyn did I put that dubbin\u2026.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h2>Kendal mint cake is top on the weekly shopping list\u2026every week.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-9964 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Kendal-Mint-Cake.png\" alt=\"Kendal Mint Cake\" width=\"440\" height=\"280\" data-id=\"9964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Kendal-Mint-Cake.png 495w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Kendal-Mint-Cake-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your special treat for that lonely mountain top\u2026 it used to be \u201cemergency rations\u201d but soon became a best friend<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h2>You are on first name terms with every ranger.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10072 \" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ranger-on-Mobile.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"438\" data-id=\"10072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ranger-on-Mobile.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ranger-on-Mobile-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>They know you are out and about \u2013 you\u2019ve told them so many times and you\u2019ve even let them know when you\u2019re coming back!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>\n<h2>You know all the catalogue numbers of OS maps for the entire country. In fact, you have them arranged like a mobile library in the back of your car.<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-10109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/OS-Map1.jpg\" alt=\"OS Map\" width=\"287\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"10109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/OS-Map1.jpg 354w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/OS-Map1-172x300.jpg 172w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Ah\u2026 maps, the bastion of knowledge! No GPS system can give you the comfort of holding a map. Since you bought the full waterproof range you\u2019ll always have an emergency poncho too!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li>\n<h2>If you haven\u2019t been on the walking forums for more than 24 hours, friends start ringing you to check you\u2019re ok.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10065 \" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Forum-Emails.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"488\" data-id=\"10065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Forum-Emails.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Forum-Emails-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You are always off on an adventure and are more than willing to share the (un)pleasant details on your return. More people are waiting to see what happened on your latest escapade than EastEnders!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li>\n<h2>Holidays abroad mean more new hills to conquer.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-10068 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Itinery-on-Fridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"10068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Itinery-on-Fridge.jpg 435w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Itinery-on-Fridge-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Foreign climes\u2026 ah \u2013 the rare chance to show that overseas crowd what real English folk are all about. Leave the other half and the kids at the beach and time to hit the trails\u2026<\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li>\n<h2>You can remember the weather conditions and company of every walk you\u2019ve ever done and regale fellow walkers with it as you go.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10070 \" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Journal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"573\" data-id=\"10070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Journal.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Journal-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You know damned fine that everybody loves a good trail story, so why not share yours? It\u2019s bound to help the day pass quicker.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li>\n<h2>When moving house the first major concern is how far it is to the nearest hill.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10090  aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/property_Downs-search-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"349\" data-id=\"10090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/property_Downs-search-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/property_Downs-search-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/property_Downs-search.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Of course, as a serious hiker there are vast swathes of this fine country that are just not acceptable to live in. You have a suitably marked up (OS Land ranger) map depicting locations that are prime, others that might be acceptable and the definite no-go\u2019s.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li>\n<h2>When your house is filled with pictures of mountains.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10082 \" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Picture-of-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"415\" data-id=\"10082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Picture-of-Mountains.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Picture-of-Mountains-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>People just don\u2019t appreciate the beauty of our landscape above 2,000ft\u2026.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li>\n<h2>When you have \u2018walking\u2019 walking clothes and \u2018pub\u2019 walking clothes.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-10067 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiking-Clothes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"332\" data-id=\"10067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiking-Clothes.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiking-Clothes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>People need to know and understand the difference between when you are out for a walk or just out walking.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li>\n<h2>When your bookcase is filled with Wainwrights.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-10092 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bookcase.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"393\" data-id=\"10092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bookcase.jpg 512w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bookcase-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Knowledge is power and Wainwright certainly had the knowledge and now you have it too. Every page has been lovingly pored over as you retraced his steps\u2026.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li>\n<h2>You can remember mountain names and first climb anniversaries better than you can family names and birthdays.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10066 \" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiker-Calender.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"302\" data-id=\"10066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiker-Calender.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiker-Calender-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Sure you know you got married back in the 80\u2019s sometime and the kids are about 14-16 years old (ish) but did they realise that in 4 days\u2019 time it will be exactly 25 years since you first took those tentative steps onto Scafell pike? Ah\u2026 the rain had just stopped\u2026..<\/p>\n<ol start=\"17\">\n<li>\n<h2>You feel generally uncomfortable and insecure without a rucksack.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10085 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiker-with-Rucksack1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"286\" data-id=\"10085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiker-with-Rucksack1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Hiker-with-Rucksack1-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The only reason driving is acceptable is because the seatbelt feels a little like a rucksack strap over your shoulder\u2026the necessary evil to get you to your walking location.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"18\">\n<li>\n<h2>When there are few things more exciting than the arrival of a new season\u2019s gear catalogue.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10113 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Outdoor-Catalogue.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" data-id=\"10113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Outdoor-Catalogue.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Outdoor-Catalogue-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Magical times\u2026 all those new shades of beige and there was a rumour going round that your favourite fleece was coming in a new colour next season!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"19\">\n<li>\n<h2>When visiting a new place the first thing you look for is an outdoor store.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10124 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px src=;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Store-Locator1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"227\" data-id=\"10124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Store-Locator1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Store-Locator1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Everyone knows that only the most boring places on earth don\u2019t have an outdoor store and who knows this one might, just might, have something that you don\u2019t already have yet&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You describe yourself as a &#8216;keen&#8217; hiker, here&#8217;s 19 signs it&#8217;s become more than just a hobby&#8230; You talk about Munros with more affection than you do your wife. Ahh\u2026 Munros, I still remember the first time\u2026. You have wet day \/ dry day bag options ready at all times, just in case\u2026 \u2018Be prepared\u2019 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":10112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-hiking"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>19 Signs that Hiking is more than a Hobby | Expert Advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.mountainwarehouse.com\/expert-advice\/19-signs-that-hiking-is-more-than-a-hobby\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"19 Signs that Hiking is more than a Hobby | Expert Advice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"You describe yourself as a &#8216;keen&#8217; hiker, here&#8217;s 19 signs it&#8217;s become more than just a hobby&#8230; You talk about Munros with more affection than you do your wife. 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