While some people consider it a relaxing and leisurely activity, others argue that hiking is a sport that requires physical 🏀 fitness, endurance, and skills.
This has led to an ongoing debate on whether hiking should be classified as a sport or 🏀 simply a recreational activity.
Those who support the idea that hiking is a sport argue that it involves physical exertion and 🏀 requires a certain level of fitness and training.
Hikers must carry backpacks, navigate through uneven terrain, and endure long hours of 🏀 walking, which can be physically challenging.
In addition, hiking can also involve other activities such as rock climbing, bouldering, and scrambling, 🏀 which require specialized skills and techniques.