Dos and Don’ts Of A Trek Or A Hike

 Remember there are 2 things you need to consider before you start your trek. Firstly, it is your safety and secondly, to protect the environment, which is equally important as the first one. So, we insist you follow this list of dos and don’ts of a trek. By following this you are sure to bring about a big difference in the mountains we love and also it will help you stay safe.

Dos And Don’ts Of A Trek

Dos Of A Trek Or A Hike

1. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated, as you will be profusely sweating and dehydration may lead to mountain sickness.

2. Eat healthy food throughout the trek.

3. Do stretching exercise before you start the trek and cool-down exercise one you finish the trek for the day

4. Follow instructions of your trek lead

5. Help other fellow trekkers by motivating

6. Respect local culture and gain more knowledge about the local culture.

7. Step out of your comfort zone and try facing all your fears and conquer them 

8. Be a  responsible traveler and where ever you go try impacting on locals and the environment in a positive way.

9. Expect the unexpected and be prepared for it.

10. Wear comfortable clothes and camouflaged in the forest

11. Leave markings on the stone where you think there is a chance for a trekker to get lost or might get lost

12. Take your waste back with you

13. Munch on energy bars and dry fruits on a frequent basis to keep your energy levels high.

14. Bring reusable items with you to make your life easy while trekking.

15. Carry first aid kit with you for all your treks.

16. Pack light with whatever things you need and not what things you want

17. Study or have a rough idea about the trek

18. Make sure you click a lot of pics or images of nature

19. Take a lot of happy memories along with you and leave only footprints.

20. Get good quality of shoes and dresses that are comfortable for you.

21. Stuff your backpack with all the necessary medical kits you need on trek.

22. Carry an emergency contact number in your backpack, we know you want to be alone but carrying a small card won’t be a big burden.

23. Please inform your family or friends about your trek or at least leave a note on your fridge

Don’ts Of A Trek Or A Hike

1. Don’t wear cotton clothes at high altitude ( wear synthetic materials)

2. Don’t make loud noises while trekking

3. We would be probably trekking amidst nature which is pure and clean, hence let us not pollute the environment and cause harm to its natural habitats.

4. Don’t wander off from the group

5. Don’t feed wild animals

6. Try avoiding using earphones or loud music because if there is any tree falling or landslides happening or any animal trying to attack you will never know it.

7. Don’t click photographs without taking permissions of local people

8. Running and jerky movements are prone to cause injuries while on a trek, so please avoid it

9. Don’t take too many breaks while trekking as you may not reach the camping site, which in turn is very dangerous.

10. Don’t cover your ears

11. Never carry much more than what is required as you tend to lose more energy and you will become tired easily.

12. Don’t spray on a lot of aromatics or perfume, as it attracts a lot of wild animals.

13. Don’t drink or smoke while on a trek

14. Never ever tease a wild animal if you encounter any and if in turn, they get angry, that’s the end of your life.

15. Don’t litter wherever you feel like it causes harm to nature as well as the wild animals.

16. While on a trek never be rude to locals or fellow trekkers because it is hard to complete the trial without their help

17. Don’t demotivate fellow travelers and always remember one thing, you shouldn’t be that person because of whom someone gave up in their life.

18. Don’t eat too much on the trek because there won’t be any doctor to save you if you become ill.

19. Never go on a trek alone, we know it does feel amazing but going with a partner is safe and fun.

20. Don’t neglect the weather, neglecting the weather when you are trekking in mighty mountains is equal to suicide.

21. Don’t camp in risky places and make sure you study the surroundings before you pitch a tent.

Conclusions

When you know you are going to trek amidst nature, it is always a good idea to plan in advance. Maybe planning might take a little bit of extra time but it is absolutely worth and will make your trek enjoyable. These are some of the dos and don’ts of a trek you need to follow to protect yourself, nature, and natural habitats. If you think, we missed out on any important point, please do mention in the comment section below.

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