How to stay safe when hiking
No matter where your hiking route takes you, across scenic Meadows or up steep slopes; good preparation is essential.
When selecting your route be sure, it's one even weakest member of your group can handle, and be sure to allow plenty of time as far as equipment goes sturdy, and well fitting shoes are vitally important. And so is breathable clothing that will not readily hold moisture, and will help transfer perspiration to the outside for quick evaporation.
Your backpack should contain a First-aid kit, hiking maps, fully charged mobile phone, and a flare or whistle you can use to signal for help in case of an emergency.
As a rule of thimb, carry as little as possible, but as much ash you need. Energy bars don't take up much space, but when it comes but when it comes to water weight should not be an issue.
Always check the weather forecast before setting out, no matter what kind of weather is excpected take along a raintcoat, sun hat, sunscreen, wheather conditions can change suddenly in the mountains.
Before You hit the trail, make sure someone knows where you are going.
Did you know that nearly 30% of accidents and emergency situations in the mountains involve hikers? so always watch your step, it's best to stay on well marked trails, sometimes paths that look enticing lead nowhere.
In case of an emergency act immediately to save lives, call emergence services - you have the number with you of course ! - and follow their instructions, never leave injured persons unattended.
If you get caught in a storm stay away from cliffs, trees and metal, instead of stretching out on the ground it's bette on your backpack.
Take is easy and arrive safely, after all hiking in not a competition.
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