hiking
Cards (18)
- hiking skills
- planning
- pace yourself
- navigation
- river crossing
- high altitude
- hot weather
- cold weather
- emergency management
- wildlife safety
- hiking etiquette
- emergency management
- carrying first aid kit
- carrying a bothy bag
- carrying an emergency blanket
- Planning a hike might seem as simple as picking a trail, setting a time to meet at the trailhead and packing a nice lunch, but there’s a lot more that goes into it.
- Pace yourself - Finding a pace and rhythm where you’re not expending too much energy and walking efficiently takes a bit of practice, but we definitely consider it a vital skill for hiking.
- Navigation - With the advent of navigation apps, many hikers have completely relinquished any mastery over a map and compass, but it's an absolutely essential hiking skill that can be the difference between life and death on a mountain.
- River Crossing - can be very hazardous indeed for hikers, and are often not advised.
- High Altitude -Not all but a lot of the best hiking in the US can be.
- Hiking in hot weather sounds great to those of us who live in colder climes, but it can be risky.
- winter hiking and cold weather hiking requires making sure your water doesn’t freeze, dressing in hiking layers to avoid hypothermia.
- Emergency management - Though the vast majority of hikes end with the hiker getting off the trail safe and sound, there is a lot that can go wrong on a hike, from nasty spills to getting lost.
- Wildlife safety - know what you might anticipate where you’re going and how to respond if you encounter wildlife on the trail.
- Hiking etiquette - is a skill that’s vital to master to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all trail users
- THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF HIKING
- DAY HIKING
- SUMMIT HIKING
- LONG-DISTANCE HIKING
- DAY HIKING
- refers to a hike that does not exceed daylight hours. It can be anything from a simple walk in a natural environment.
- perfect for beginners who want to work their way up to more adventurous trails.
- SUMMIT HIKING
- is considered to be the most rewarding hikes a person can take.
- it involves surmounting the summit or peak of a mountain, an objective that is as challenging as it is fulfilling.
- main aim of this pastime is to reach as many summits as possible (such as hills and mountains).
- LONG-DISTANCE HIKING
- This refers to a long-distance hike that can take weeks and even a couple of months to traverse.
- Perks of Hiking Outdoors:
- Nice Views
- Fresh Air
- The Sounds and Smell Of Nature
- Hiking is powerful cardio that can:
- Lower your risk of heart disease
- Improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Boost bone density, since walking is a weight-bearing exercise
- Build strength in your glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles in your hips and lower legs
- Strengthen your core
- Improve balance
- Help control your weight
- Boost your mood. Hiking is one of the activities that can combat stress and anxiety