It’s sometimes hard for people who live in the city to adjust to life on the hiking trail. Peace & quiet and great scenery are two of the big draws for hikers, but to be sure they can enjoy it – and others can continue to – there are some basic rules of etiquette that should be followed on the hiking trail.
How To Deal With Blisters When Hiking
Blisters can turn an enjoyable hike into torture in short order. There’s nothing worse than hiking into a wonderful secluded spot in the woods, only to be faced with hiking back out with feet that are suffering from the pain of blisters.
How To Deal With Difficult Terrain When Hiking
If you’re hiking over relatively flat, ordinary terrain you’ll need to be able to keep a steady pace with regular (short) rest breaks. Different types of terrain, such as steep or slippery slopes, creeks or even higher altitude trails make that very difficult and your techniques need to adjust to match the situation.
3 Safety Tips For Hikers
Hiking is generally not a dangerous activity if you prepare properly. There are times, however, that you’ll be a long way from “civilization” and you could get injured or have something else happen. In order to hike safely, the following safety tips should always be considered.