Methodology for operationalization of organized multi-day hiking
Review article
Submitted: 15/04/2026
Accepted: 08/06/2026
Published: 23/05/2026
UDK: 796.01/.09:001.891
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Abstract
Walking is a basic motion that a human can accomplish. This action will be simpler when walking on flat terrain or downhill. In contrast to the aforementioned, walking will be more challenging on an elevation with a higher slope. Another crucial element that may have an impact on the action's complexity is the surface on which the movement is performed. The choice of appropriate footwear and walking technique are directly influenced by the characteristics of the terrain. The complexity of this fundamental action will be greatly impacted by any departure from the intentional step (raising or lowering the step, adjusting its frequency, lateral movement brought on by any source, etc.). An individual's social component is opened up by additional social association, which in and of itself necessitates adaptation to the weakest member. The extension of the duration of the hike leads to a higher energy expenditure and, consequently, to the need for adequate logistics (water, food, spare equipment, etc.), which affects the change of the picture observed from the organizational aspect. The extended time of hiking in the field significantly affects the exposure of hikers to environmental conditions and thus influences their outcome. Further complexity of the organization comes with the motive for hiking, shortening of deadlines, the occurrence of fatigue, injuries, the occurrence of bad weather conditions, etc. This type of multi-day hiking requires accommodation of people and nutrition, which further affects the organization through the inevitable need for mobile camping. The hike's duration increases energy consumption, necessitating the use of suitable logistics (water, food, extra equipment, etc.), which influences the change in the picture perceived from an organizational perspective. Hikers' exposure to environmental circumstances is greatly impacted by prolonged field trekking, which in turn affects their results. Further complexity of the organization comes with the motive for hiking, shortening of deadlines, the occurrence of fatigue, injuries, the occurrence of bad weather conditions, etc. This kind of multi-day hiking requires food and accommodation, which has an additional impact on the organization due to the unavoidable requirement for mobile camping.
Keywords: Walking Tour, March, Mobile Camping, Outdoor Activity
