Hiking
Five Safety Tips for Spring Hiking By Dan Human
Apr
Five Safety Tips for Spring Hiking
By Dan Human
This informative article on Spring hiking safety by Dan Human offers very important warnings to hikers explaining the dangers of hiking in the Spring and offers sound, practical advice detailing how to avoid these dangers.
The article emphasizes the dangers of unpredictable weather, high water danger, muddy trail conditions, spring insects and the essential gear to carry on a Spring hike. The article details these dangers as presenting events that range from inconvenient to life threatening. We were particularly impressed with the discussions that stressed the risks of high water and hypothermia. The author’s list of essential carry gear is thorough and calculated to help hikers avoid the dangers presented in his article.
When hikers heed the warnings and follow the advice in this article they will drastically increase the odds that their next Spring h ike will be safe and enjoyable. Hiking in Springtime is a magical experience that is full of beautiful sights and melodious sounds. However, this beauty can distract you from the dangers that are lurking around every stream or muddy trail, and on any Spring hike where the weather can change drastically from sunny to rainy or worse in a matter of minutes. To read the complete article click here. ,
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We hope that this article is instructive and helps you to hike safely during the Spring as you traverse those potentially treacherous mountain trails. Having the right gear makes or breaks your hike. If you need any new equipment. apparel or accessories, please browse the hiking section .of our storefront.
