4 Tips for Hiking in The Winter
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Bene$its Of Hiking Not only is hiking a great way to explore new places and become one with nature, it’s great for mental health, burns calories, and builds muscle, making you stronger, over Hme.
Hiking In America In United States, especially, hiking conHnues to grow in popularity. In Spring of 2015, there were an esHmated 38 million hikers throughout the country. That trend has increased every year since 2008.
Winter Hiking Many hiking and backpacking lovers take a break in the winter. Unlike spring, summer and fall, the colder months are considered the off-‐season.
Reasons For Hiking In The Winter However, seUng out for a nice hike in the winter is a great way to remain acHve, to explore trails more fully, since they are less crowded, and to get some incredible views.
Winter Hiking Tips Hiking in general requires preparaHon, winter hiking requires even more. The following Hps will help alleviate rookie mistakes and ensure that the experience is a pleasant one.
Dress Properly • Dress in layers • Wear clothing which keeps in warmth and keeps moisture out
• Long underwear and a few pairs of winter socks are recommended
• Invest in proper footwear
Go With Friends • Hiking is fun but risky • Traveling with a group increases the amount of eyes and ears to provide help should issues arise
• Friends make the overall experience beXer
Buy Proper Equipment In addiHon to clothing, the following are recommended. • Snow shovels • Wands • Probes • Digital beacons/trackers
Do Your Research • Learn everything you can about the hiking site(s) and what you’ll need for the journey
• Get recommendaHons from those who’ve already take the journey
• Have fun!