PE (WEEK 9-11)

• Pick a partner --Find a friend who is an experienced hiker or backpacker. It's safer to travel with a friend or group of friends.
• Pick a destination --Do your research on your destination. Read travel books, websites or magazines.
• Know your time and distance - Know how long and how far the trip will take you. This will help you plan what you need to pack.
• Be physically ready - Make sure you are physically fit for the hike. You should have ample endurance to prepare yourself for long works.
• Choose your gear and your backpack - Try to pack as light as possible. Think about which comforts of home you van leave behind to save space and weight.
• Pack and wear appropriate clothing - Wear comfortable hiking pants or shorts.
• Plan your meals - Bring some trail mix to keep your energy up throughout the day.
• Keep communication lines open - Before you leave for your tip, make sure that you have a contact person who knows all your emergency details.
• Wilderness Ethics - Pack out what you pack in. Practice the leave no trace principles by picking up after your trash and bringing them home with you.
• Hiking is an excellent low-impact workout. Studies show it offers multiple physical and mental benefits. From reducing anxiety to preventing osteoporosis
• Start small and choose the right trail for your fitness level.

   

  Select a hike a little shorter than the distance you can normally walk on a level or paved surface. To estimate the time required to hike the trail, figure a pace of roughly 2-miles per hour. Next, review the elevation changes and add an hour to your estimated hiking time for every 1000 feet of gain. After you’ve been out once or twice, you’ll have a sense for what distance and elevation changes work well for you.
• Familiarize yourself with the trail.

  Once you have selected a trail, obtain a map of the area and review reports and data. There are some excellent online resources available. Find out if the trail is a loop, or if you’ll have to backtrack or spot a second car. Take note of any intersecting trails where you could potentially make a wrong turn. I also like to look for a good lunch spot such as a lake or peak with a view.
• Check the weather.

  Leading up to your hike, and again a few hours before, check the weather. This will give you valuable information on how to dress and what to pack. If the weather is forecast to be awful, it will give you the chance to change plans instead of getting surprised on the trail.
• Tell someone where you will be.

  It’s important that someone not on the hike knows the itinerary and what time to worry and call for help. Note I didn’t say, “Whenyou expect to be done.” The “worry time” may be several hours later than your planned finish to allow for slow hiking, amazing views, or perhaps a sore ankle causing a delay.
• Another option is to carry an emergency device such as the SPOT tracker, which allows you to summon emergency assistance by satellite. One caveat, devices like the SPOT are not an excuse to shirk responsibility for your own personal safety – they are a backup.
• Pack the 10 essentials.

  The 10 essentials have gradually shifted from a list of items to a list of systems. These are the systems you should pack to stay safe in the outdoors, including facing a potential overnight. Depending on the length and remoteness of your hike, expand or minimize each system. For example, on a short summer hike near services, a compact emergency blanket should be fine. However, a remote winter hike would require something more extensive. Here are the 10 essential systems:
• Give the Ten Essential Systems

  Navigation (map & compass)

  • Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)

  • Insulation (extra clothing)

  • Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)

  • First-aid supplies

  • Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)

  • Repair kit and tools

  • Nutrition (extra food)

  • Hydration (extra water)
• Wear the right shoes and socks.

  Painful feet can ruin a hike. Invest in quality hiking shoes and socks. This doesn’t mean heavy leather boots, there are a lot of “light hikers” available that require little break-in compared to the old hiking boots I started with. Also, don’t skimp on socks and for goodness sake….no cotton! Wool or synthetic socks are the way to go. Also pack blister dressings just in case.
• Dress for success.

  Once your feet are taken care of, dressing right is key to comfort on your hike. Skip cotton anything, it gets damp and stays that way leaving you feeling clammy and causing chafing. Instead go for synthetics. To easily adjust for your temperature and the weather, wear layers that you can add or shed as needed. Lastly, pack an extra warm layer beyond what you think you’ll need, preferably something that will block wind too.
• Keep it light.

  Okay, now that I’ve told you to pack all of this stuff, I’m going to tell you to keep your pack light. This means opting for the lightest of each item. For example, a travel size tube of sunscreen instead 

  Of the NoAd 16-ounce tube you found on sale.

   
• Pace yourself.

  When you first get on the trail, you may feel like powering forward like a hero. However, you’ll be a zero by the end of the day if you don’t pace yourself. Instead, pick a pace you can maintain all day. It might feel a little awkward at first, but after a few miles, especially uphill, you’ll be glad you saved your energy.
• Leave no trace.

  The beautiful trails we love will only stay beautiful if we care for them. Take time to read the Leave No Trace Seven Principals and follow them. It’s up to every outdoor enthusiast to take care of our natural spaces.

   
• NAVIGATION - is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. The field of navigation includes four general categories: land navigation, marine navigation, aeronautic navigation, and space navigation.
• SUN PROTECTION (SPF) - For the most protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection. It can help your body to protect in the sun.

   
• INSULATION- Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use oflight to achieve practical or aesthetic effects. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources like lamps and light fixtures,as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight.
• FIRST AID KIT-  is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment. There is a wide variation in the contents of first aid kits based on the knowledge and experience of those putting it together, the differing first aid requirements of the area where it may be used and variations in legislation or regulation in a given area.
• FIRE- Fire is the visible effect of the process of combustion a special type of chemical reaction. It occurs between oxygenin the air and some sort of fuel. ... Oxygen, fuel and heat are needed for fire to occur. This is known as the fire triangle. Combustion is when fuel reacts
• HYDRATION- Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.
• NUTRITION- is the study of how food and drink affects our bodies with a special regard to the essential nutrientsnecessary to support human health.
• EMERGENCY SHELTER- Bivy bags, were originally made for backpackers who needed to carry a really lightweight emergency shelter. They're designed to protect one person from the elements. Generally, bivy bags are waterproof which 

  makes them perfect for keeping your sleeping bag dry.. 
• Trekking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness."
• The productive masc in the world

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• Nature is beautiful ➢ You will never see the same scene twice in nature. That is only one reason why nature is beautiful. I also think seeing animals and plants in their natural habitats is priceless.
• Forced disconnect

   

  ➢ If I had to willingly turn off my phone for days, I could not do it. Thankfully, most treks take you far from civilization and cell towers. I have found there is nothing like a few days off the grid to recharge your energy.

   
• The Journey

  ➢ Depending on the trek, your adventure may lead you to waterfalls, vistas, or rock sculptures. Even though the destination is beautiful, I believe you truly enjoy your time you must value the journey.
• Hiking means going on a long and difficult journey, especially on foot. Its course often includes journey over mountainous regions and woods. Easy Trekking: The individuals especially the beginners are offered easy treks. Moderates Trekking: Moderates treks are slightly difficult and challenging than easy treks.
• Backpacks for Trekking- is a form of low-cost, independent travel, which often includes staying in inexpensive lodgings and carrying all necessary possessions in a backpack. Once seen as a marginal form of travel undertaken only through necessity, it has since become a mainstream form of tourism.
• First Aid Kit- is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery
• Portable Stove-  is a cooking stove specially designed to be portable and lightweight, used in camping, picnicking, backpacking, or other use in remote locations where an easily transportable means of cooking or heating is needed.
• Water filter- is a general term that refers to any system or process that is used to filter out particles and pollutants from water. Anything that removes any amount of particles, sediment, bacteria, and the chlorine taste can be called water filtration. If it has a filter of any type, it's a filtration system.