Looking for ways to escape the city and the hectic pace of everyday life? RealTraveler Kristen in the UK found a great outlet for stress - joining a hiking club. She’s studying abroad in Bradford, England, and enjoyed the opportunity to get away from the rigors of study and the challenges of city life.

Perhaps you view hiking as easy or a “piece of cake” as some would say. Put on some boots, shorts and a shirt and off you go. How hard can it be? Well, walking is not necessarily the same thing as hiking. Ask any experienced hiker.