If you are an adventurous person, you will surely find as much pleasure to go out for some exciting activities as you are eager to do. A hiking or trekking tour can be just a cup of tea for your adventure and you'll encourage everyone to go out on hiking or trekking at least once in life and enjoy it. Really, trekking is an easy thrilling activity that can be enjoyed with the whole family - however, tolls for a great hiking or trekking will be paid in sweat.
Treks can vary greatly in terms of daily distance, climbing, elevation and camping, but can be achieved. Everyone can choose any activity that they like - a walks in small mountains, going to the forests to explore nature flora or fauna, reaching a fort or peak, etc. Hiking is an excellent low-impact workout: easy, enjoyable and demanding hikes. Your destination is determined by the activity you choose, and there are several general training steps you can begin to achieve. This has many health benefits, blood pressure and sugar levels can be improved when done with the right gear.
Here are some of the basics that will help create a great hiking or trekking experience so that you feel ready for a more enjoyable trekking adventure. Trekking is available to all; Just a little training is required. However, this list is not exhaustive; But the important point to start is how you can prepare.
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Hiking Vs Trekking
Both trekking and hiking activities are more preferred by adventurous people. Although, both activities are used interchangeably, but both activities are very different. In simple words, the definition of hiking includes "walking", while the term "travel" is defined as trekking.
We define hiking as a leisurely activity, usually strolling the trails or roads at intervals of one or two days planned by people and walking on well-marked paths. Hikes occur at certain difficulty levels, but are generally easier than trekking. The terrain varies always from high low hills to dense forests. Trekking is more challenging and requires more effort - this includes the trek demand trend . Also, gear and equipment (maps and compass) are required to navigate terrain and pathways without ambiguously trails. Due to lack of access to medical facilities, it's need always necessary to have first aid and tents to spend the night.
Tracking and hiking are seen by adventurers as three categories - Easy, Moderate and Difficult. And in broad terms, fast, mountain, nature, snow, tropical and other categories are included. A person can choose any activity independently according to his physical health and fitness level. In fact, the trek may be a few weeks long, which is more rigorous and may require more physical and mental capacity. Trekking may have its hard factors - difficulty level areas, high altitude mountains or lack of access to facilities. However, weather is also the most important factor. An easy trek during the summer season may face more challenges in the winter season. In this challenge you may have to push yourself all the way.
Start walking by duration
If you are in the row of people who are very lazy to walk. The most obvious step to begin is to start trek training by deciding how much time you are going to spend in the outdoors; Probably want to start training for a day or with whole week. Your planned trekking may include walking for exploration of forests and fauna, walking in a fort or small hills and peak or exploring caves. The duration of your program activities will determine how much walking training, luggage and equipment you will need. Then, you start off better now.
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Join a Trekking Agency
A well-qualified adventure organization can be selected to make the activity of the trekking program the best that can add a lot of points to your journey. The right guiding for travel by the organization's professional trainers makes the journey accessible and able to deal with challenges and can provide gear, equipment, food and emergency treatment, etc. for the journey.
You can choose an adventure company according to you or through ratings or you can look online to check the feedback of old customers - is that right? For you. Be sure to choose an organization that is well-versed with your event destination or region, as the weather is unpredictable and can change at any time.
Keep your body healthy and fit
We believe that walking is usual activity that everyone does every day. But when you choose the activity of hiking or more walking programs in vacation, then you need to consider your current level of health and fitness with the level of outdoor activity. You will get guidance in understanding how you can achieve optimal fitness. If you have a health perspective and are trained, then you must make sure to assess your potential honestly. On this basis, you will be able to prepare yourself to face the difficulties and challenges faced in trekking and enjoy those challenges more. Training should begin several months before your trekking holiday. Keep in mind that, the more you enjoy doing something, the more you will feel motivated to do it.
Prepared mentally
Probably, if you are going for trekking or hiking for the first time, it is normal for you to feel a little nervous. When trying to something adventurous, fear acts like an enemy. If you are considering trekking or hiking backpacking then you will definitely pay attention to physical training, but physically preparing yourself is only half fit. You also need to be mentally prepared, that is where the effort will guide you in a difficult challenge and an adverse situation.
Aerobic fitness
On your way to the trail for the first time, you can assess yourself like a hero. But it seems a bit incomplete without your aerobic fitness. Heart fitness is particularly beneficial for meeting the difficulties and challenges faced in an adventure like hiking or trekking. Which can be improved in both your aerobic and anaerobic fitness by high-intensity interval training - it includes some activities (cycling, jogging, fast walking up to distance). It may be recommended to spend 150 minutes a week on these activities. This increases the strength of the heart, can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Strengthens the lungs, improves circulation, breathing and endocrine functions.
Staying Hydrated
During trekking, whether the climate is hot or cold, the lack of fluids will aid in reducing your endurance. It will contribute to fatigue, breathlessness, and losses from sweating will start reducing the amount of blood in the body and may increase the chances of altitude sickness. As a result, there will be more emphasis on the heart. So during your training make sure to keep your body well hydrated before tracking. Always keep in mind that when you are dehydrated, you keep choking little water throughout the day. Always keep in mind that while being dehydrated, take small amounts of water sip throughout the day.
Prepare and Train yourself
It is easy enough to prepare and train yourself for any outdoor activity. It gets done while doing some small jobs and we don't even know. Well, getting ready for a planned holiday adventure can be a little different. It should also be noted. Your body has to walk with a backpack of at least 8–10 kg while trekking or hiking. The body travels a great distance and may also have to walk on a high-down path on the mountains. For this, easy endurance-enhancing activities can also help, in which we can recommend jogging, running, cycling, swimming and walking up stairs. It can be difficult to adjust the body in cold weather but it can be adapted by training. Check and research the destination area, route and weather, being aware of this also helps in guidance in spite of lack of training.
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Practice with Backpack
During trekking or hiking, you have to walk with a bag weighing 8–10 kg, which may contain items you need for travel (gear, equipment, foods, and drinks). So challenge yourself with a weighted backpacks during your training and fill it up as you prepare for the trek or as much as you want to increase. In fact, during the trek at the end you will feel it as easy as a walk in the park. Keep in mind that you must make sure to walk your way up and down in training with backpacks.
Use Walking Poles
The use of a walking pole's can make some difference in your tracking, usually when climbing mountains, there is more pressure on the knees and thighs. From which exhaustion exerts its influence on you, expert trekkers recommend you to use a trekking pole during tracking. With the help of the pole's can be reduce the pressure on the foot by about 20%, which is more felt on your knees during the ups and downs trails. These poles act as two additional legs, and providing additional support. Make sure to include walking pole's during your training sessions, allowing you to get used to them.
Weather and Terrains
It may happen that during your trekking holidays the weather there is very good or even vice versa. There will always be chances of the weather being cold, hot, rainy and humid. Prepare yourself in your training to deal with those situations wisely. One more thing, do check the weather once before going on your trekking or hiking, it will help you in making the best plan according to the weather.
Pack before Trek
Packing your bags depends on your program for how long you've been wander out for a minimum, in which season, in which area and what are your capacity to carry weight. If you are not sure what to pack in your trip, do not forget to do research or seek the advice of expert trekkers. Pay attention to what you are packing, for the journey of 2-3 days, definitely pack more than 1 day of essential items, which you will need. If this is your first trekking activity, then after that you will get to learn more what exactly you should need.
Clothing
It depends on the length and remoteness of your trek, but pack the proper comfortable clothes for a 2-4 day trek - including (moisture-wicking top, wind and water resistant paint for cold or rainy weather, thermal shirts , Jackets, light hoodies, hats (one for sunny and a warm one for cool weather), light gloves, good grip walking shoes and good warm socks with them to keep the feet fresh and dry). Be sure to carry two sets of clothes to walk on the trek (in addition to what you are wearing).
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Gears & Equipment
These are the items from which you will pack yourself to be safe, as you face any odd situation. Your trek can be enjoyed only when the night is spent with a good sleep. So carry a sleeping bag and sleeping mat (to suit the temperature range), it's hard when it's cold! Additionally, a sunglasses to deal with the sun, a drinking water purification bottle, a whistle to signal, a knife, walking poles, navigation (map and compass), toiletries (remember, eco-friendly and you're there for days), Binoculars, Repair kits and equipment, stove and fuel.
Emergency Supplies
In case of emergency during tracking, make sure to carry some emergency supplies with you, it will definitely be useful. In a situation that will help you to calm hunger and peak. Food and water - remember that the right amount of water, healthy food in a zip-pouch, such as nuts, dry fruits, instant soups and beverages, chocolate and energy bars, rehydration salts, ready-to-eat noodles, sweets and mini first aid kits (including Take a small roll of cotton, antiseptic lotion and cream, band-aid, pain balm, sunscreen, Adhesive tape, ) and consult with your doctor.
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