Thursday, August 14, 2008

muck hiking boots - the way that dad and his friends used to do it

There are many mountains, all with different heights and obstacles and so it is easy to accommodate anyone's hiking level of experience, beginner to expert. Many techniques that are used in other types of climbing are used in ice climbing but the challenge is altogether different.

Things to bear in mind include rapid changes in the weather the weather may be fine and sunny, although cool, when you leave to hike to your destination and within minutes a winter storm can blow up. It is essential that you first gather as much information as possible from park rangers and guide books, understand well the geographical conditions and interact with campers who have already been there. What you need to carry with you and the type of camping gear necessities you may need depends on the nature of the campsite, weather conditions, duration of the trip and how you are traveling as well.

Take a hike near home with a fully loaded pack to see how far you can comfortably go. Plan to enjoy activities that are fun for the entire family. Make sure to bring along a first aid kit complete with sterile bandages, gauze and disinfectant.

A multi-purpose knife can help you carve, cut, hack and slice anything and everything. A good flashlight is certainly one of the bare necessities of camping life. If you are new to hiking, there are specific things you will want to look for when purchasing boots.

Many campers build lifelong friendships with their camping neighbors and return to the same spot at the same time year after year to reconnect with them. Keep your back pack as light as possible and enjoy your trip.

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