7 Tips For Trekking

I have decided to test out this 7 tips for trekking in hot weather conditions to ensure that you do enjoy your trip without succumbing to the heat and having to scurry to the nearest shade to get out of the sun. These tips have been tested and I believe that you could significantly improve your trip by including them into your trekking ritual.

Trekking and Hiking are my favorite activities. It takes me through nature and allows me to calmly explore the world while clearing out my head and taking a break from the rush of everyday life. However, hot weather might be a little more daunting and making the trip worthwhile will all come down to how I approach it.

After enduring a couple of strenuous tracks in the wilderness, I have found that trekking in hot weather or extremely cold temperatures can be quite daunting. These tips we have compiled made the trip that much more joyful and if you are someone who enjoys nature as much as I do, I think that you could benefit significantly from using these advice on your trips.

Here are the top 7 tips for trekking in hot weather:

1.Start earlier and add in a break

The hottest time of the day is midday and by trying to avoid trekking in the middle of the day, you should be able to trek significantly better. Starting early in the morning is a wise decision, it gives you enough time to pack up your tent and the entire camp before heading out on the trail. This makes the trek much cooler and in cooler conditions, you will be able to cover a little more ground.

Once you enter the middle of the day around 12 pm, you will have time to take a break and have the most of the heat subside before continuing on your trip and ending it at night or dusk when the weather conditions are a little cooler.

2. Wear layers of clothing

One-piece clothing items are definitely not the best option in the heat. By wearing layers, you have the ability to remove each layer as you start to heat up. It is also worth noting that you should try and keep your body covered from the blazing heat of the sun as having sunburn could definitely ruin your entire trip.

3. Avoid dehydration

Dehydration is a serious problem and especially on a hiking trail when there are no hospitals close by. Staying hydrated is something you need to keep in mind and whether this is water or something to replenish your glucose levels, it is important to constantly stay hydrated with enough fluids.

It is also worth mentioning that clean water is rather scarce in the wilderness and you will need to ensure that you come fully prepared with enough fluid to keep going throughout the entire hike.

4. Include a few salty snacks in your backpack

Salty snacks might seem counter-intuitive, but it does offer a few benefits to the hiker. Since you lose a lot of electrolytes through sweat, it will become important to replenish them and the vital minerals are sodium and potassium. Once your body is fully depleted of sodium, you might find yourself cramping up.

These complex carbohydrates will also help regulate your energy levels. However, it is better to stay away from sugary drinks or snacks as these will give you short energy spikes and you might feel drained after a couple of hours.

5. Pack as light as possible

The heavier your backpack is, the more energy you will be drained from and this could potentially cause you some problems at the backend of your trip. When selecting items like your sleeping bag, you should consider something that is light and does not take up too much space. It is better to leave the heavier items and find ways to survive without making yourself suffer too much.

6. Understand heat stroke symptoms

As we have already mentioned, it is vitally important for you to take a couple of breaks throughout your trip. These breaks will help your muscles recover and the body to relax before continuing on another leg of your trip. It is also really important that you understand the problems associated with heat stroke and this can definitely be something to look out for.

Once you start feeling nauseated and have consistent headaches, it will be best to rather abandon the trek and have yourself checked out as your life is worth much more than simply completing a trail.

7. Pick the right trail

Last but certainly not least, you should remember to pick the right trail. There are a few things to consider when picking the trail and you might need to do some added research like check to ensure there are enough shade and resting spots. You could even go as far as checking the weather forecast to ensure that you know exactly what you are getting yourself into.

Are you ready to take on the sun and heat on your next hiking trail?

Now that you understand all about trekking in hot weather conditions, it should be easy for you to do this without having to worry about problems like heat stroke or suffering too much. However, we would like to mention that trekking in hot weather is always tough and you will need to deal with this mentally before taking on the physical trail.

Written by
Luna Anderson

Author Bio:
Luna Anderson is an avid camper from Phoenix, Arizona. She loves outdoors and she wants to show people the endless possibilities of this world and open your mind to experience over possession. You can find useful tips on hiking, camping and survival skills in her blog hikertrack.com.