Before everyone's eyes, make a walk , trekking route or also called hiking, it is relatively easy, it's just about walking and now. But we will tell you that it goes a little beyond that and that in addition to having comfortable tennis or boots, you must take into account some aspects to know if you are suitable for the path you have chosen, because yes, there are levels for this type of sport.
Tips for your first walk
- Ask yourself, What level I am? of difficulty Check the duration, kilometers and something very important, the earrings both in unevenness and in altitude, because it is not the same to walk for 2 hours in flat terrain, than on a path with ascents, rocks and peaks, you will require a little more physical condition . In addition to the type of soil, discover if you will walk along dry paths between the Malinche trees or climb in the snowfall pending of the Orizaba peak, this will also depend on the type of footwear that you must carry. Each one we know perfectly and we know our "endurance" times, do not try to demand more than you can give, so you will avoid some injury or accident.
- Dress with appropriate clothing : You can experience different types of climate in 1 single mountain, this will depend on both the station and the height at which you find yourself, the top will be the coldest. What we suggest is to take different layers of clothing mainly light so that the weight does not play against you, try to be fast drying fabric. And what should never be missing, a breaking jacket, thin but covers you.
- What footwear do I have to use?: This is one of the most important aspects that you should take into account, since your feet depends on the enjoyment of the hiking route you have chosen. Knowing what kind of soil your experience will have, to select the footwear, look at the sole, which must be thick and anti -dating made for irregular soils. That are made with tissues or waterproof or fast drying skin, since the feet will be exposed to both rain and cold temperatures. Do not stop taking the adjustment into account, it is not worth it here, since you must be protected from chafing or small wounds that prevent you from finishing the experience.
- It carries a backpack , just for what is necessary: continuing with what you should go as light as possible, a backpack will help you take some extra things strictly necessary for the time of time Duration of the route, such as energy snacks, water bottle, a small kit and change of dry clothes, some other element such as GPS or flashlight, but only for this. If you would like to carry 2 liters of soda and some papitas, we will tell you that in the middle of the way they will make you work twice as well as physical effort.
- The more, the better: Other benefits of hiking is that it can be perform in group and it is an activity that will make you strengthen the ties not only of friendship but family, it will make them forget the daily routine breathing air breathing Pure, relaxing and having indescribable panoramic views, approve them to take a new family photography and change the old portrait of the grandparents' room.
Tips " bonus track "
- If you have canes or trekking sticks , they will be of great support to your legs since with them you can distribute the force in the slopes that you find on the way, in addition to providing you with safety and safety and stability.
- Do not forget the sunscreen as a good repellent since when you find between nature, you will be exposed to all kinds of insects.
- The sunglasses and a cap or hat, should be part of your outfit.
With this we have given you the basic advice for your first hiking route, take them into account because although you find basic or easy routes, they are not independent of certain risks, so, what better than being prepared and like a happy hiker. P>
