A benefit of an expedition is giving people exposure to an experience outside of what is normal. An example of an expedition with a positive benefit is children in school going on a hike in the woods. This is an expedition that would expose children to a new experience outside of the normal classroom school day.

Walking in a natural environment, usually miles and miles from the city or towns.

Depends how fast you run, you'd imagine.

Usain Bolt at full speed would do a half marathon in less than an hour.
If you walk it, you'd do it in about 2-2.25 hours.

It depends on how fast you 'run', if at all.

So I'd go for about 1.5-2 hours.

To get fit, and also it's a hobby- just like some people like cycling, or dancing, or drawing. Some people enjoy hiking. You also get amazing views from the top, and it's an exciting thing for anyone to do.

It isn't especially "dangerous" if you take the trouble to learn the objective hazards of geography and weather, and how to minimise the risks from them.

Backpacking combines hiking and camping in a single trip. Although hiking doesn't seem like a dangerous sport, and statistically hiking and backpacking are both very safe sports, each year there are numerous fatalities from related accidents. Falls seem to be common with hypothermia and drowning also causing numerous deaths. In 2009, there was 2 hicking accidents registered compared to 3 accident in 2005. Between that time, no accidents ocurred. 2003 had 5 hicking accidents.

Hiking accidents on Fourteeners in Colorado killed ten people in 2010. By comparison, downhill ski and snowboard accidents inside resort boundaries result in about twenty deaths in Colorado per year. Avalanches in backcountry areas kill about as many people every year as those who die hiking. However, all outdoor recreation enthusiasts can reduce injuries and fatalities by studying the area into which they travel and packing adequate gear for emergencies.

I would advise choosing a good quality company that has a good reputation for making hiking equipment. There are many companies that offer cheap products, but these are not necessarily suitable for serious hiking, and it is worth investing in good quality. Source is a company that provides a whole range of excellent products for hiking and cycling, including hiking sandals and hydration systems. I would have a look at them and see if they have something to offer you.

One of the great things about hiking is that you need relatively little equipment to do it. The only real costs might be a good pair of hiking socks ($10-$20) and a pair of hiking shoes or boots ($100-$400). Even these items may be optional depending on the length and difficulty of your hike. On an easy trail, you may find a regular pair of runners sufficient - though I would still suggest a good pair of socks. Items such as outdoor clothing, water bottles, daypacks, trecking poles and location devices (compasses, GPS) are optional additions you may or may not wish to pursue depending again on the length and difficulty of your hike.

There are many things to consider when going hiking but five important things would be

1. Water 2. Extra Clothing 3. Extra food or snacks 4. a limited first aid kit (with blister care) 5. A flashlight

Upper body workout🙏

Daypacks can be bought from various outdoor equipment stores such as Cotswold Outdoor or Moose Jaw. One can also browse mega online retailers such as Amazon or eBay.

Lunges and cardio help prepare for uphill hiking. Weight lifting and a strong core will also help you in any kind of physical activity.

Below are two good sites to visit on Tahoe State Park. Both have a lot of good information and they have contact points where you could ask any questions that you have about the area. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/ http://www.stateparks.com/tahoe.html

Yes, it is possible to walk from New York to California. There are bridges across the Mississippi river that have pedestrian walkways. I am sure many people have done it. It takes at least a few months to walk from NY to Calif. Try going to Google Maps, go to the direction part, put New York in part A and California in Part B and press the figure of a walking man to find out how to do it.

A lot will depend on the mode of transportation you choose. Where in Colorado you want to go to and the starting point in New Jersey also matter. The total distance for example between Newark and Denver is 1,770 miles which would require about 27.5 hours to cover in driving time. The travel time by commercial jet would be quite a bit quicker and if you are biking or hiking it would surely take a lot longer.

it takes roughly 56 minutes to walk the width of the entire country

Google Maps estimates the walking time from Houston TX to Chicago, IL as about 14.5 days or 347 hours of hiking time. Since there is no suitable hiking trail, you should expect such a hike to require about 30 days to complete but only if you are a seasoned athlete.

In no special order:

1 Adequate, suitable clothing - the weather in the UK hills can change rapidly and often unpredictably.

2. Map and compass - and know how to read them!

3. Take some suitable, lightweight but energy-giving food.

4. Proper footwear! You'd be surprised what some people try to wear on their feet for a stroll in the country!

5. Leave a note with a reliable contact of your intended route and of any likely escape routes if forced to detour by bad weather or something.

48 x 5 = 240, 48 x 2.5 = 120 so 360 miles.

Warm weather: Sturdy sneakers, hiking boots, and anything waterproof would be good. You should also wear something breathable so you don't sweat much and so that blisters don't form.

Cold weather = Winter shoes or boots. Something leather--NOTHING COTTON. Everything you decide to wear during the weather should be thick but not heavy, and must be waterproof so you don't get frozen.

A child's backpack.

Monarch Lake exists, But it's north of Chaffee County.