0_Apprentice
I like to hike on my free time.  Have you ever been hiking? 
1_Wizard
nope. but in new zealand a hike also referred to as a long vigorous walk is also called tramping!
0_Apprentice
That's a new term I've never heard before. What kind of shoes would someone wear hiking in your opinion? 
1_Wizard
walking shoes if you're mostly walking, running shoes if youre mostly running. you would want the shoe to match the activity you do the most. also hiking is a popular activity worldwide and studies suggest that all gorms of walking, even long hikes have health benefits.
0_Apprentice
I would guess that hiking is good cardiovascular exercise. Is that accurate? 
1_Wizard
yup. your heart rate will definitely build on a hike. and other terms for hiking in the uk are simply walking or rambling, while walking in mountanious areas is called hillwalking
0_Apprentice
It seems that hiking is popular all over the world.  Do people go from country to country hiking for fun? 
1_Wizard
yes my friend will hike in different countries. i'd imagine those in europe willl do the same because they can drive to a new country easily. they probably most often participate in a day hike which is a hike that can be completed in a single day.
0_Apprentice
It is also called backpacking if I'm not mistaken. 
1_Wizard
yes you can definitely say that. the definiton of a backpacker evolves as travellers from different cultures and regions participate so many people will call it something different but it definitely involves traveling with a backpack. some hiking can definitely be called backpacking