Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Planning A Vacation? Why Not Try Hiking?

By Malcolm Andersen


There is no better way to have a memorable and thrilling vacation that to take a hiking vacation. It does not matter if you are taking the time with your family or by yourself, you will have a memorable time either way.

Hiking vacations offer a multitude of adventure that is always different for each hike. You get to enjoy the beautiful scenery and be one with Mother Nature.

Pick A Spot

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 are feeling adventurous, why not try to make your own hiking path. You can go in the woods and look for an uncleared trail. A note of caution here is that before going on a hike in an uncleared trail, you should notify your family, friend or relative of the place and time you are going hiking. At least someone will be able to notify the authorities in case you do get lost. Rest assured that whether you do take the path well-traveled or the unexplored path, you will have a great experience in the end.

Pack The Necessities

When you are going to take a hiking vacation, it is important that you bring along some necessary and very important items. However, you do not want to overdo it because you do have to carry your luggage on your back.

Dress depending on the weather. Wear light layered clothes if it is warm and thick layered clothes if it is cold. Bring along a light blanket for any emergency.

Bring along matches that you have placed in a waterproof bag or container. Pack a couple of light snacks so that you won't get hungry and feel light-headed 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 a camera. Hikers are often privy to the beauty of nature and its wildlife, especially those in uncleared trails in the wood. Take pictures of these as mementos of your hike. Later, you can look at them again when you are in the comfort of your own home and even in the company of your loved ones.

Lastly, make sure to bring a medium size, light drying towel to dry your camera, your hair, and yourself when things get soggy. Large cotton towels are bulky and heavy when they get wet, not to mention they can get moldy at the bottom of your pack as they do not dry quickly.

Beginners To The Hiking World

Whatever you wish to call yourself as a hiking beginner, it is best if you take things at a slow pace. Take someone hiking with you over the weekend so that you can get the feel of it. If possible choose someone that has had experience in hiking so that you can ask for a couple of tips including the best locations to go hike alone or with family and friends. Ask other hikers for their tips based on personal experiences.

After a few hiking trips, you will surely be eager to schedule your next hiking vacation.




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