Tips On Hiking Outside Of The Country
You've conquered Peak G in Colorado. So as Mt. McKinley in Alaska, the Devil's Tower in Wyoming, and Mount Rainier in Washington. If you feel like you've run out of mountains to climb in the United States, it's about time that you consider braving mountains outside of the country. Before you give in to the adrenaline rush and excitement, make sure to check on some important things first:
1. Location - You may be familiar with the city, but you also need to know about the weather, the environment, and other factors that may affect your stay. When travelling to obscure locations, it's best to go with friends instead of travelling alone. If you must travel by yourself, make sure that the hotel you will be staying at has internet connection so you can get connected with your family back home.
2. Safe hiking tips - Not all routes are created equal. This is why it is imperative to know the locality and what you should be aware of as a hiker.
According to information website Suite 101, "First, find out if there are groups that lead hiking trips. Many times these groups will allow hikers to go by themselves and explore alone, but there is some built in security as well. The hiking groups often can take hikers to trails that are less known, and will have supplies like food and maps to bring along too. These trips can be more expensive, but also might be cheaper since sometimes there are group rates."
3. Know about the laws - It's better to be safe than sorry, especially when you're trekking on foreign land. For instance, those who drive energy-powered vehicles are not allowed (by law) to stop at pedestrian lanes; In Australia, it is unlawful to walk on the right side of a foot path; in Singapore, chewing gum is prohibited by law.
4. Get a trail map - Even when you have a tour guide. You wouldn't know if any untoward incident would happen, and having a trail map handy can save your life.
"Most established trails will have an entrance that will at least have a map printed on a sign. If someone in the hiking group brought a digital camera, take a picture of the sign. Sometimes there will be maps for the taking. There are also normally trail maps online, so a little research before the trip would be wise. Even with a translation book, a lot can be lost in translation, and there is a chance there will be sections of trail with no other people around," according to the Suite 101 article.