#Backpacking

As Thai hikers anticipate a vibrant monsoon-to-dry-season transition, the message is clear: don’t dive into trails unprepared. A recent feature from Backpacker magazine highlights targeted strength and conditioning as a smart pre-season move. Proper prep can boost endurance, enjoyment, and significantly reduce strains, sprains, and other setbacks. Data from Thailand’s growing outdoor scene show many locals are embracing hiking as part of an active lifestyle, making this guidance especially timely for Bangkok’s urban trekkers and nature lovers statewide.

As hiking gains momentum with the arrival of summer, both casual trekkers and serious adventurers are urged not to underestimate the risks of returning to the trails after a slow season. According to a new feature by Backpacker magazine, adopting a set of targeted strength and conditioning exercises now could not only boost your endurance and enjoyment this summer but also dramatically lower your risk of strains, sprains, and frustrating setbacks (read the full article here). With more Thais embracing hiking as part of an active lifestyle—reflected in the growing vibrancy of Bangkok’s outdoor fitness scene (source), for example—the message carries fresh relevance this rainy-to-dry season transition.