June 29th, 2009 | 
Author: Hiking And Preparations – Take A Hike!
Most of us spend our lives in the urban man made world. In our day to day busy schedule sometimes even forget about the cosmic vibrant natural world you can enjoy directly if you go hiking. Some of us may be lucky enough to be close to the nature that we can cover relatively short distance to step backwards and experience the natural world before the human hand changed it.
You can decide to either rough it out on your own or go on planned hiking expeditions with guides particularly in unfamiliar territory it is always better to take some one along who is familiar with the area understands the local wild life and can safely take you back to civilization irrespective to the level of your expertise or lack of it. Are you comfortable with the hiking terrain? Or you want to be adventurous and explore unknown terrain. These things are essential and your security depends on being alert.
You can go on short hikes starting and ending at your vehicle and end your day in your own comfortable bed. Hiking can also be difficult extended for a couple of days needing camping and eating on track. Such type of hikes needs proper planning and you need to be harshly aware of your capabilities.
Hiking Partners:
Remember never be over adventurous and plan a wide ranging hikes alone. Whether short familiar hikes or extensive hikes it is very vital to have a partner a mobile phone and that a dependable individual is aware of your route knows your check in timing is aware of the exact track you intend hiking so that in case of an exigency you can be contacted.
Advance Planning:
Normally experienced hikers keep a check list and stick to it carefully. In fact it is a good idea to keep hiking list notes for future reference when planning hikes. So that you do not repeat your mistakes and can also refresh your memory.
Permit for hiking:
In case you are planning a hike in part of the restricted area it is better to check with the agency managing the tracks you will be using. In case permit is needed it is imperative that you apply well in advance.
Other enquiries to make:
* What are the climatic conditions? Is there any specific equipment you need? Are there any seasonal considerations you need to be aware of?
* Decide who will bring what to avoid duplication of two people carrying same gear
* You and your partner can share the equipment like army knife stove tent etc. You don’t need these things and also things like a first aid kit and water filter etc. in duplicate so this way you can shed some weight.
*In case you have not been on hiking trip it’s a good idea to go for a few walks wearing your boots. It’ll help you break your feet and avoid blisters on the track.
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