Run or power hike? The cost is very different. When you attack every climb from the start, it feels faster. But sooner or later, you pay for it with a higher heart rate, burning legs, and fading energy. A strong power hike may look slower, but it’s often the more efficient choice. On steep trails, the goal isn’t to win the first climb. The goal is to reach the final climb with something left in the tank. Sometimes the fastest way to the finish line is knowing when to stop running and start hikin