Hiking is generally not a dangerous activity if you prepare properly. There are times, however, that you’ll be a long way from “civilization” and you could get injured or have something else happen. In order to hike safely, the following safety tips should always be considered.
1. Don’t Hike Alone
This is probably not critical if you’re just going for a leisurely hike in the local park but if you’re going to venture into the forest, a canyon or some other trickier area, you shouldn’t travel alone.
Hiking with a partner can offer many advantages. People in pairs are less likely to become overly anxious when faced with a problem or setback, and they can offer assistance to one another for getting up steep inclines, across streams or any other trouble spot.
If an injury does occur, the partner can hike back to the trailhead to get assistance. And if it becomes necessary, it’s much easier for two people to conserve their body heat than for a single person to do so.
2. Plan Ahead
Make sure you are familiar with the area you’re hiking into. Even if you’ve never hiked there before,...
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