Healthy Living
Monday, November 30, 2009
Hiking Dos and Don'ts
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- by FitSugar, on Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:23am PDT
Hiking is a great way to
spend a Summer morning or afternoon. With breathtaking views and
breathtaking climbs, it's a natural workout that feeds the soul
while challenging the body. An hour of hiking burns around
355 calories! After
filling your pack with
essentials, review a few important pieces of trail etiquette
below.
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Don't |
- Do hike with friends. It's more fun and safer than hiking
alone.
- Do pack snacks, water, a cell phone, and a map or GPS device if
the hiking trail is new to you. Also bring along rain gear and
extra layers just in case.
- Before heading out, tell people where you'll be. I know
it's a morbid thought, but if anything happens to you, you want
people to know where to look for you.
- Do stick to the dirt trail. It'll keep you safe and it will
protect the natural environment.
- If nature calls, and you need to go number one, do so far away
from the trail and any natural water sources. If you need to go
number two, dig a hole first. Use nature's toilet paper (dead
leaves) and bury it all when you're done.
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- Don't wear new hiking boots since you can end up with
painful blisters.
- Don't disturb animals or their homes. If you see a beaver
dam, just be an observer, and take a few pics if you want.
- Don't pick flowers or other plants.
- Don't let your dog off leash if it's not allowed, as
there may be fellow hikers on the trail who also have dogs or who
are afraid of them. If you are allowed to let your pooch off leash,
don't let him go too far ahead. You want to be able to clean up
after him.
- Don't blare loud music or talk loudly. Fellow hikers come
to enjoy the quietness of nature, so be respectful.
- Don't be a litterbug. Pack a small garbage bag so you can
keep track of your trash and pick up after other messy hikers.
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