SIMPLE GUIDE
FOR BEGINNER
HIKERS
1. PREPARATION
- Health condition,
Equipment / attire, Exercise
2. FOCUS / ATTENTION
- Pay attention to both
trail in front and the one under your feet. You are not just walking!
3. WEARING A PROPER ATTIRE / EQUIPMENTS
- Boot, shoes, sandals, hat/
cap, sunblock
-walking stick
- Avoid wearing make-up as
you’ll just sweat it off.
- don’t spray yourself
with strong scents as they can attract both animal and insect life
4. KNOWLEDGE
i. Geography, map, GPS
ii. Weather
Unpredictable especially
on mountain and rainforest
iii. Miscalculating
Reach the peak/ set point
is only fulfill halfway of your target. Another one is to return to the
starting point with save condition.
5. SAFETY
i. Inform your relatives
and the authorities or your friends where you will be.
ii. Back up emergency
plans
iii. Wild animal
– you are not at zoo.
Animal could quickly become dangerous if they feel threatened.
iv. First Aid
6. LEAVE NO TRACE
Take only photographs and
leave only your foot print!!!
7. RESPECT
i. Nature – If
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 and cover it when you are done. Carry toilet paper with you, or use a
leaf to wipe — just make sure it's not poisonous!
ii. Culture
iii. Privacy
iv. Life
DO
I.
INFORMED PEOPLE
II.
MAKE RESEARCH BEFORE HEADING OUT
III.
HIKE WITH FRIENDS OR GROUP
IV.
BRING BASIC EQUIPMENT
V.
ALWAYS STICK TO THE TRAIL
VI.
DRINK A LOT OF WATER TO AVOID DEHYDRATION
VII.
TAKE REGULAR BREAKS
DON’T
I.
DON’T WEAR UNPROPER ATTIRE
II.
DON’T HIKE ALONE
III.
DON’T DISTURB ANIMALS OR THEIR HOME
IV.
DON’T PICK FLOWER OR OTHER PLANTS
V.
DON’T BLARE LOUD MUSIC OR TALK TOO LOUDLY. Enjoy the quietness of nature and show your respect to
other hikers.
VI.
DON’T LITTER
VII.
DON’T STAY ON TRAIL THAT IS TOO DIFFICULT TO YOU
VIII.
DON’T PUT A STRONG SCENT
IX.
DON’T GO BEYOND YOUR CAPABILITY
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