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Planning a Hike

Planning a Hike. What to Pack. COMMON SENSE!!!!!! Good judgment can keep most problems from happening! Proper clothing – Layering! Shorts and pants T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, and jacket (wicking layer-cotton chafes) Hat (wide brim), bandanna Sunglasses, sunscreen & insect protection!.

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Planning a Hike

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  1. Planning a Hike

  2. What to Pack • COMMON SENSE!!!!!! • Good judgment can keep most problems from happening! • Proper clothing – Layering! • Shorts and pants • T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, and jacket (wicking layer-cotton chafes) • Hat (wide brim), bandanna • Sunglasses, sunscreen & insect protection!

  3. Proper clothing (continued) • Gloves • Socks (cushion feet, wick moisture to prevent blisters…have an extra pair!) • Hiking boots (proper sole to protect foot, snug fit and ankle support!) • Rain Gear!!! • Rain Jacket, Pants & Hat • Cheap rain poncho!

  4. Proper Snacks • Eat throughout the hike! • High energy, compact foods • Trail mix, tuna & crackers, energy bars, jerky • http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-food-needs.php • WATER!!! • ½-1 cup every 30-45 minutes, even if you’re not thirsty • Bring more than you will need! • Filtration systems (just in case)

  5. Basic First-aid kit • Band-Aids, tweezers, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads, tape, ace bandage. • Map & compass/GPS • always a chance you might get lost! • Watch (other than cell phone) • Flashlight • Fire Starter (must be kept dry!)

  6. Knife • Whistle • Trash Bag • Camera • Photo ID

  7. When • Time of day • Check the weather ahead of time • Many places have afternoon storms • Avoid hottest & coldest times of the day • Time of year • What kind of hike are you looking for (warm/cold) • What do you want to see (plants, wildlife, etc.)

  8. Where • Research what trail is best for you • Different difficulty levels • Location (travel time to trailhead) • Pets, Bikes, Horses, etc.

  9. Hike Plans • Trail Information & Location • Distance • Surface & condition • Ownership (private land, national park, etc.) • Best season to hike • Elevation (start, end, change) • Difficulty raiting

  10. Date you plan on hiking • Times • Leave home • Leave trailhead • Return to trailhead • Return home • Weather conditions!

  11. Maps • Driving directions to trailhead and time it will take • Trail map showing where you plan on starting and how you will get back • Contact info for all parties involved (have a designated hike leader!) • Other pertinent information • Are you planning any “pit-stops” along the way • Any other information that is valuable

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