Top 10 beginner's hiking mistakes
Somewhere, somehow, we start everything as a beginner. Hiking is something which required technical equipment and experienced guidance but when people start to make plan about their visit to Himalayas they only think about the valleys, high mountains, beautiful meadows and more. They always forget to plan perfect because they never plan. We believe, planning is mandatory if you want to explore the Himalayas like never before. So, we are sharing the beginner's mistake that you can avoid while planning.
So here is the list:
Mistake no.1: Not eating and drinking enough
Food can make or break your ascent. The hiker rolls into the shelter near dusk, exhausted. Too tired to cook or even retrieve water for the night, he or she erects their tent and go to bed. Eating after a long day of hiking is important. Monitor food and water intake always. Without proper nutrients, your amazing camping trip will simply be an exhausting endeavor.
Mistake no.2: Wearing new boots
Basic concept of trekking is "If your feet are happy, the rest of you is happy". Trust me, neither you nor your feet will by happy if you begin a big trip with untested shoes or boots. Starting weeks ahead of time, you need to break them in while mowing the lawn, walking the dog, or running errands around town. Trail shoes, which perform more like athletic footwear, conform quickly to your feet, while taller, rigid boots require more break-in time.
Mistake no.3: Not using trekking pole properly
Trekking poles and hiking staffs are standard equipment for many walkers, hikers, trekkers, backpackers and snowshoes. The reasons why are simple: They enhance your stability and provide support on all types of terrain.Trekking poles and hiking staffs will not decrease your overall energy expenditure since you'll be using your arms more than you would when walking without poles. They do, however, help distribute your energy usage in a way that can help your hiking endurance.
Mistake no.4: Bring too much in rucksack
When you are just starting to go out on hikes it is important to know what to pack and what not to pack. Packing too much means you will be carrying a lot of unnecessary weight that can lead to a sore back and muscle strain.This is the most notorious mistake of a beginner backpacker.Evaluating your gear beforehand will lighten your load and make packing easier. Start with handling every single item you want to carry and
acknowledge the weight. Give yourself a shakedown. If unaware about packing kindly ask for experience trekker.
Mistake no.5: Don't consider weather
A little rain isn’t a reason to cancel a hike. That’s why we have Gore-Tex boots and waterproof jackets, right? But even the best equipment can’t provide 100 percent protection from the soggy remnants of a hurricane or an Arctic-born blizzard. So before every trip consider weather before to start.
Mistake no. 6: Overestimating your ability
Judge your capability, and choose trail according to it. In the starting always go for easy and short trek to get the confidence. you can gradually move toward hard trails to check your ability.
Mistake no. 7: Not considering time and pace
Make a time table of your trek and always try to follow that in a suitable conditions. evaluation is more important before starting trek. Consider your watch after every km and note down the timing you take.
Mistake no. 8: Start late in the morning
Every trek give you something to chit chat. or the same trek you are doing second time you will find something new to discuss. but always follow early to bed & early to rise. We only have morning time to hike so start early in the morning.
Mistake no. 9: Don't carry anything metallic
Mountains are so clear and also deadly in tough situation. Clouds have the power to produce lightning and strike ground with 100 million volts so try to be in your tent and not to carry any metallic things. while on trek if lightning spark then put rucksack a side, move away and laid down on ground.
Mistake no. 10: Forget to pack first aid properly
Most novice hikers either forget to bring a first-aid kit, or pack an entire pharmacy. You should bring a first-aid kit appropriate for the length of your trip, the size of your group (along with any individual medical needs), and your medical knowledge.
