Trekking is quite popular in
the world of travel. It is not a thing limited to hardcore travelers only
and mountain enthusiasts, or even those who have been into it always.
Although it is undeniably a good exercise to check your endurance, these novice
trekkers are frequently finding it hard on the trail. When going for trekking,
the following things must be avoided:
- Remember that it is not at all a cool idea to have a hiking competition out there in the mountains. Always, trek at your own pace. This will give you sufficient amount of time to acclimatize with the ever-changing conditions related with altitude gain, and also assist you maintain good endurance till the end. Apart from this, it will keep you away from needless tiredness, overall sickness, and slowdown, as well as, accidents.
- To maintain a stable stamina and pace and to complete a day’s hike with simplicity it is vital to keep the body warm. This is more vital as the more altitude you gain, the weather conditions begin changing fast, which will try to swamp you down. If you take too much rest, the body will continue chilling down, and heating it up again will necessitate an amount of attempt the body would not actually like to put in again. Apart from this, it will also deplete you out.
- While drinking water is important, but drinking in an erratic pattern can cause more harm to your body rather than good. It is vital that a trekker takes six to seven liters of water every day, which requires to be taken in the correct manner. Drink half a liter of water after you wake up and then wait for an hour, and have another half liter. When you begin hiking, refrain from drinking water in that much quantity at a time. This is because you need to stay hydrated all through the journey. Rather, you should have two to three liters of water when trekking, and take sips after each fifteen to twenty minutes — even if you do not feel dehydrated.
- You should never push yourself too hard in the hills. Hills are stunning as long as you do not challenge them. As soon as your body starts giving you signs in the form of puzzlement, dehydration and too much tiredness, do not push yourself too much just to establish a point or to finish the trek no matter what. All of this or either of these symptoms can result in Acute Mountain Sickness.
- It is important that you do not against your body’s will to carry your rucksack. If you think carrying the rucksack is taking a toll on your body, select to give it to the porter to carry it for you. After all, you do not want to welcome a severe injury. Rather, take your time and build your power over time, and intent to carry your own rucksack in the next trek when you are all set to do so.
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