“Whether you are looking to hike in an area close to your home or planning a hiking vacation, there are many benefits to hiking you won’t find in a gym,” says Jimmy LeSage, the founder of New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont.
“Hiking is great for your mental outlook and physical health”, says LeSage. “It’s a proven scientific fact that being outdoors and looking at a natural landscape will make you feel happier. Hiking outdoors can help reduce insomnia, release stress and increase your level of Vitamin D. Hiking on varied terrain can strengthen your core and work leg muscles. The benefits are all encompassing and it forces you to be in the present moment in the beauty of nature.”
