Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge - NY3P

1. EssentialHikingEquipment

2. While the North Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge isn’t quite as demanding as some other hiking challenges in the UK, you’ll still have to think about how you’ll make it across. Most experienced hikers will bring the absolute basics with them: a lightweight raincoat, sturdy boots and a backpack full of knick knacks, but newcomers to hiking may not be aware of what you need to bring withyou. If you or a fellow hiker has a medical condition that can impact their performance like diabetes, allergies or a heart condition, the issue gets even more complicated as you need to factor in medical supplies beyond the basic first aid kit. However, every prospective hiker should have these in their backpacks or on theirperson: Food andDrink A fairly obvious choice, but some hikers forget to bring food and drink with them, or bring food that won’t be suitable for others (meat products for vegetarians and some religions, for example). If you’re packing food for others, you need to factor in their dietary needs and preferences, since it may be several hours before you reach a village or pub, and hunger pangs aren’t very fun to deal with whilehiking.

3. For people without food allergies or other health considerations, a ‘Trail Mix’ of dried fruits and nuts is a great, portable snack that’s high in energy, lasts a long time, and is easy to find in supermarkets. A flask of boiling water can come in handy for a number of things, from a spot of tea or coffee to instantnoodles. BasicMedicalSuppliesandTraining While some people can easily walk off a scrape or bruise, there are other physical injuries that can occur that require urgent care. In most circumstances, you won’t need a First Aid Kit, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. If members of your hiking team have health considerations, make sure they have brought their medication with them, as they can’t afford to have medical emergencies like hypoglycemia or anaphylactic shock halfway up apeak. Flashlights Flashlights are extremely important if you’re planning an overnight stay, or expect it to get dark early. While the UK tends to stay bright until around 10PM in June, hiking closer to the winter solstice means you need to prepare for the early dusk and latedawn.

4. Phones Most people will already be carrying their phone with them as a force of habit, but being able to call emergency services is always important, regardless of how short your hike will be or how far you are from civilisation. Phones are also our one-stop-shop for everything – hiking guides and maps can be downloaded to our device, nearly every phone comes with a flashlight, GPS and Map & Compass App, as well as a camera to get some beautiful shots of the Yorkshire Wilderness. Map &Compass As great as phones can be, they have their limitations: poor 4G reception, battery life, and rain and mud can potentially damage them. Every competent tour guide should already have a map and compass with them, but if you’re going it alone or outside of the tour guide system, it’s another thing you should alwayspack.

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