Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Take A Hike

By Malcolm Andersen


A hiking vacation is the best way to have a thrilling and memorable vacation at the same time. You can either go alone or bring your family with you. Either way you will definitely enjoy it.

Hiking vacations offer a variety of different adventures. You will be taking in the scenery as getting in touch with Mother Nature.

Take Your Pick

Unsure where to go? Hiking has become a past time for a number of people that there are hiking trails that have been cleared in the woods or along mountainsides. You can try each one until you find one that suits you perfectly.

If you want something more complicated or adventurous, you may want to go out and look for a trail of your own in the wilderness. If this is the route that you wish to take, be sure that you inform somebody of your whereabouts just in case you get lost. Whichever trail path you do decide to take, you will surely have a great hiking experience.

Pack Your Bags

Be sure that you take very important and necessary items with you if you do plan to take a hiking vacation. On the other hand, do not overburden your load since you do have to carry all of it on your back.

Dress accordingly depending on the weather. Wear light layers if it is warm and wear thicker layers of clothes during the cold season. Don't forget to pack a light blanket for emergencies.

Don't forget the matches so that you can light up a fire. As a precaution, put the matches in a waterproof bag so they don't accidentally get wet. Pack a few light snacks since these can help you avoid hunger while hiking.

Bring as much water as you can carry. Hiking can cause dehydration and plain old water is the best drink to rehydrate yourself, forget those sodas and sweet drinks. Take a few moments off from your hike to drink enough water so you don't get dehydrated.

Bring along a camera. Your hike will surely allow you to see a number of beautiful sites and wildlife. Bringing along a camera allows you to preserve the beauty of what you saw and you can look at them time and again after you have finished your hike.

Bring a smaller, lightweight microfiber drying towel to dry your hair, body, or camera and other gear when things get wet. Avoid a large cotton towel, as they tend to be bulky and very heavy when wet, and stay wet in your backpack for days.

The Hiking Novice

If you are a beginner in the hiking scene, then you should take things slow. For your first hike try doing it on a weekend. Bring along a hiking partner to keep you company and also to give you some tips on your first hike. Try to get some ideas and valuable information from other hikers.

After you get the hang of hiking, you will surely be hooked that you will always eagerly anticipate the next time that you can go hiking again.




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