It's one of our favourite outdoor activities here at Advnture and it certainly gets your heart and legs pumping, requiring 7️⃣ some pretty hefty physical output, but is hiking a sport? It's a common question amongst devotees and curious thinkers alike, 7️⃣ so we set out to answer it.
Is hiking a sport?
Hiking is the common term used to describe going for an 7️⃣ invigorating walk in the countryside (Image credit: The North Face)
In short, no, hiking is not a sport.
By definition, a sport 7️⃣ is an activity that involves physical exertion and skill during which an individual or a team competes against others, for 7️⃣ the entertainment of spectators.