The White Whale. 1  Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) are one of the most recognizable and popular whales because of their white skin colour and âsmilingâ upturned mouth. They are extremely sociable mammals that live, hunt, and migrate together in pods, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds of whales.
Here's what these terms mean: 1  Pace: Your immediate pace in minutes per mile or kilometer. 2  Average Pace: Your cumulative average pace for your current session in minutes per mile or kilometer.
What is Average? Hikers will vary in their conditioning, weight of gear, natural fitness, comfort range, and several other factors that influence hiking speed. With all these considered, most hikers will average about 2-3 miles per hour (3.2-4.8 km/h). Besides personal differences, different trails will have a huge impact on your hiking speed. Some trails are at a higher elevation, which decreases the amount of oxygen replenishing your muscles. Sand or gravel can make hiking more difficult as well.