Hiking for Beginners: Getting Started

There are so many mental and physical health benefits of hiking. It can help you get into better shape, reduces stress, transported by your own two feet and carrying only what you need for the day on your back, you can discover the beauty of nature at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. And, with a little planning and preparation, it’s an activity that almost anyone can do, and even improve brain power. But hiking alone can be an incredibly rejuvenating experience. Still, it’s not always a good idea. Hitting the trail without a hiking buddy can mean the difference between safety and life-threatening danger. Here are simple 5 ways to find the best hiking partner and other guides to keep you safe out there.

  1. Leave No Trace 7 principles

Leave No Trace 7 principles is a set of outdoor ethics created by the Leave No Trace Center of Outdoor Ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors.

  • Plan ahead and prepare.
  • Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
  • Dispose of waste properly.
  • Leave what you find.
  • Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
  • Respect wildlife.
  • Be considerate of other visitors.

2. Find a Hiking Partner

Our first tip for finding a hiking partner is probably also the most obvious one. Joining an organize climb is the easiest and most straightforward way to meet other hikers— As the world’s largest social network, you can find hiking groups of all kinds on Twitter or Facebook, from hiking groups for beginners to dedicated groups of thru-hikers, day hikers, backpackers, regional hikers, national park enthusiasts, and many other demographics. These are amazing places to connect with like-minded adventurers, compare notes on trails, and get tips, advice and suggestions.

Hiking with another person is also much safer. In case something happens, you get injured or run into some kind of trouble, being able to rely on someone else can literally save your life. If you don’t know any hikers, many cities, towns, and barangays have organize hike and climb that regularly plan outings. You can find hiking classes, outings and events through challengethesummit.com.

3. Visit Any Local Outdoor Outfitter Near You

As a hiker, you need proper hiking gear like boots, backpacks, jackets and perhaps even trekking poles. You’ll most likely have an outdoor outfitter near you where you can get all of that. They also bring a selection of unique brands, highest quality products, and personal attention from our experienced and knowledgeable Outfitting Guides. You can also check online shops where to buy Outdoor clothing and Trekking gear perfect for your mountain, trail running or hiking.

4. Connect and Chat with Meetup Hikers on the Trail

Meet other local or international hiking enthusiasts! All those who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands. You can also start joining day hikes on a small peaks you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet great people along the trail. While the chances are good that you’ll find friends.

Join or Volunteer any nearby Natural Area

One of the best practice is to plant trees every time you hike, walk or run. The are many treeplanting groups you can Join in the Philippines where they plant and donate to a tree planting project. If you don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and doing some work for free, this is another great chance to meet other outdoorsy folks who care about the environment. It’s quite likely they’ll be avid hikers, too.

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