How To Keep Yourself Safe When Hiking

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When it comes to “sports,” hiking is a relatively tame one, and it is certainly an easy and relaxing way to get some fresh air and sunlight while keeping your body in shape, but one thing that is often masked by the simplicity of the act of hiking is the fact that hiking can, in fact, lead you into some sticky situations; if you enjoy hiking as a way to get your fresh air, sunlight, and exercise, here are a few things you will want to keep in mind in order to ensure your safety while hiking.

The most important rule for keeping yourself safe when hiking is to always know where you are going, as it can be very easy to get lost when hiking – even if you are in a national forest with well marked trails; before you hit the trails, make sure you have a trail map, and use this trail map in conjunction with a compass to make sure you always know where you are, as this will keep you from wandering off the trails and getting lost in the thick of the forest.

Another key to keeping yourself safe when hiking is to make sure others know where you are going, and to make sure these people know when you are expected to return; oftentimes, you could go days hiking in a national forest without running into another person, so should the unexpected happen, it will be important that someone back home knows where you are and knows when you are supposed to be home.

And as far as the “unexpected” goes, this is something you should always “expect” and be prepared for; although you will certainly not want to get lost or injured, realized that each of these things are certainly possibilities when you are hiking, and the more prepared you are for these eventualities, the more likely you will be to overcome them should they come your way.

When you keep these tips in mind, you will be able to enjoy hiking as a great way to keep yourself in shape while also spending some time outdoors – and will be able to do so while keeping yourself as safe as you possibly can!