Novice hikers learn a lot through trial and error, but they’re not on their own when it comes to making common mistakes. Even the most experienced hiker can let their guard down, take things for granted, or take one chance too many. In no particular order, below are the top 7 hiking mistakes. Make sure you avoid them on your next outdoors venture.
As the saying goes, "when you fail to plan, you plan to fail". And this saying definitely applies to hikers. It’s easy to forget to do the fundamentals, and leaving them out could make all the difference to your hiking experience. Whether you’re an expert hiker, or a novice, here’s a reminder of what you need to do before going on a hike: Gather Up The Ten Essentials And Plan For Emergencies Before packing the non-essentials, start by packing the 10 essentials. The list includes core items like a compass, matches, a first aid kit and extra food. With the 10 essentials taken care of, you can then start thinking about the items that are most important to the specific...
As you’ll appreciate, taking the kids on a hike needs a different approach than hiking without them. However, provided you plan it right, there’s no reason hiking shouldn’t be fun for entire family. The next time you’re planning a family hiking adventure, use these tips to get the most out of it.
Often compared to the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most well-known in the States; it stretches more than 2,000 miles and passes through California Oregon and Washington. Completing the entire trail takes months, considerable resources and a high level of physical fitness. And with some treacherous ground and snow covering many aspects of the trail throughout the year, even the most hardened hiker finds it a struggle. As you’ll have guessed from the introduction, taking on the entire of the Pacific Crest Trail isn’t for amateurs, or for those who aren’t in peak physical fitness. However, as explained below, the novice hiker can still get a taste of the Pacific Crest Trail by tackling one...
With inactivity among kids being such a common theme these days, introducing them to the great outdoors from an early age can only be a good thing. And a great way of doing this is through day hikes. Although day hikes can be challenging, there are plenty of family friendly routes available and there are trails that are well-suited for novices. But as you might expect, when you’re taking small children on a trail, it will involve some additional planning. So, if you’re considering a day hike with the kids, here are some must-read tips. Be Practical The two main things to think about when planning a day hike are the length of the route and the distance. From experience,...
