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- Hiking 101 for beginners is easy. Learn hiking 101 for beginners and build great campfires. Hiking 101 for beginners will show how to prepare for a day hike and hike successfully. The goal on your first hiking trip is to have fun.
We show you the easy way to enjoy the great outdoors with reasonable expectations and goals. Hiking 101 for beginners will show you the simple way to go day hiking. It's very easy to go hiking your first time and be successful. Even beginners will have fun like those that are experienced.
Hiking is a big part of spring, summer, and fall. Follow this hiking 101 for beginners video and don't let fear of failure on your first day hike out keep you from enjoying the trail ! Once you master the easy hiking essentials, you can introduce even more fun stuff to your hiking trip.
If you want to expand your hiking horizons, plan some more elaborate and strenuous trails. Many hikers will graduate into backpacking and enjoy overnight trips.
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I am an experienced hiker and just watched this out of interest, it's about the best I've seen for beginners. Some great advice, especially the orange marker tape and the stop and listen advice.
Thanks!
What is your typical day hike in terms of length, duration, and elevation change? Most of what I do is 4-7 miles total, about 1.5-2.5 hours, and maybe 100 ft of elevation change and I've never gone with any of what this video suggests, even the extra water.
@@AlumniQuad Hi. My hikes vary from say 1.5 hrs to a full day of 8 hrs. What gear you take also depends on the weather. Here in England it changes a lot so its necessary to take rain jacket and warm clothes in case. Water depends on the individual and the temperature, but I always seem to use about 1.5 litres or more, unless hike is really short. Some safety gear should be carried in case of injury, even on a short hike. Hope this helps
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Stop and listen. Not just great hiking advise, also great life advise.
I’m so grateful for this simple and thorough video! I have recently lost 150 pounds and this is exactly how I’m going to keep it off!!! ❤️🏕🦮
Wow!! That’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing and we wish you all the best hiking.
Way to go Tara...I plan on doing the same thing!
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That is very good! Congratulations! Hiking is a great way to keep fit indeed
Congratulations on the weight loss I too am making life long decisions to keep losing weight myself and I love nature and thought about doing some day hiking to help with weight loss myself... 9/12/21
This video saved me today from probably a potentially dangerous situation. Was hiking mt. Killington in Vermont in 6 degree weather and didn’t get up to just below the summit (there is an abandoned cabin as a marker there) until sunset. Had to hike down in the dark with an almost frozen water bladder. It was a very scary Situation to be honest. Luckily as soon as i realized how potentially dangerous of a situation I was in i went straight into survival mode and was able to go through my pack to assemble everything I’d need to prepare for the trip down. Knowing I had enough with me to survive if god forbid I got hurt on the way down gave me the confidence to do it. Headlamp was the biggest game changer. I didn’t think I’d ever need it yet it allowed me to see everything pretty clearly. Thanks for the great content!
Wow!! Thanks for sharing!! I’m definitely glad that the video helped. Sounds like you did a great job preparing and then an excellent job keep your wits once you realized your situation.
@@useful.knowledge thanks again! On the 27th I tried again and summited!
My friends and I used to hike a lot when we were younger but never prepared like this, just brought a water bottle and some snacks. We did get lost once but managed to find our way back. Thank goodness nothing ever happened to us! I will definitely prepare like this when I go with kid and hubby. Awesome video! 👍👍👍
Thanks! Same here. When I was high school age, I would go out with an old canteen that I had and pretty much nothing else. Now it seems that I use something that’s in my pack at some point or another.
Wear double socks to prevent blisters. Ideally, you can buy special nylon liner socks - or I found a cheap pair of women's nylon anklets at Target. The point is that the inner liner acts like a second skin which will protect your foot from abrasion from the primary sock. I wore cotton athletic socks under my heavier hiking socks on long, intense day-hikes for years and never got a blister.
My husband just died at 36 in a ATV accident. My family and I were very active in the outdoors, but he did everything. I’m not starting from scratch, but I’m pretty new to everything! Thank you for your videos.
Hi. I honestly didn’t know how to respond to your comment. I will say that it’s an honor to help folks like you and your family. Thank you very much!!
Please accept my condolences. I cannot imagine. I send all my love.
I hope you know you're not hiking alone. He is with you on every hike you take. Stay safe. Take care.
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One of the tips I've learned from hiking in East Tennenssee is that almost all of our trails are near some kind of water like a river or stream that flows along a mountain. So generally speaking for most trails it's nearly impossible to get lost if you stay along the river because the river is literally where the trails are. (Although, the water can take multiple different paths, and Y intersections), but generally speaking just try to stay ON the trail, if you have to go off the trail for any reason, just try to at least stay near the water, don't let it leave your sight.
Oh and that brings me to another good point, try not to cross through a stream or a river by putting your feet or body directly into the water. It doesn't take a lot of high water to wash you away, if you have to walk through water, try to do it in a calm, slow moving water area. You'd be surprised how much pulling force that water has, especially during high tides.
This is great! My only addition would be sun protection. Long sleeves and hat or proper sunscreen. I have had two close family members get sun cancer, it is no joke. Even when it is cloudy or you have some tree coverage there is still UV rays.
I always take a pic with my phone of the map at the trail head showing where I’m going
Also, if you’re lost and you stop and listen, you might hear running water like a creek or river. You can follow the water line and possibly get to help, or at the very least, you’ll be near water and can survive.
Good stuff here! Thanks for sharing.
And follow downhill
and the time when you get to see a tiger at the river😂😂
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@@prasad2716 i have no problem hiking with bears and wolves around, tigers on the other hand...oghhh, thank god i'm not living in Asia :))
so bring my bugout bag, got it!! lol i always foolishly do dry hikes and bring my body only but im going to start bring a daypack bcuz its the smart thing to do!! thanks for the video.
Awesome content! Thanks for breaking it down. My teenage son just had his first experience and absolutely enjoyed it. We're gearing up for the next one.
Hi. Thanks for the kind comments. That’s great about your son enjoying hiking. One of our favorite hikes is up to Len Foote Hike Inn in north Georgia. It’s a five mile hike to a back country inn with great food, awesome views, and a comfy nights sleep.
@@useful.knowledge What another awesome share. I'll definitely put it on our list. Best to you always.
Wool socks are the best I’ve started hiking recently and got some trekking poles arriving today :3
So true! I love my wool socks!
The red marker tape is an awesome tip!
Thanks!
Perfect guide for all beginners
This will help many people get on trail
Thanks!!
I have to say this is one of the best hiking tips for beginners video. Lots of good information.
Thanks very much for your kind comment!!
Me and my boyfriend went on our first official hike a few days ago. We had a lot of the right ideas, and some fails. 😂 The trail selected was moderate to hard, we had way too much stuff in our backpacks so they were heavy. I had too much clothing and wound up hot, but all in all it was a good learning experience. I love your video and wish I would have watched it first.
Thanks for sharing your experience and your kind comments. Usually after the first hike or two, you will have a really good idea of what you need. Some folks say that they just go without anything but water. However, there are too many stories of people getting lost on even short hikes. Thanks!
@@useful.knowledgethanks for your reply! We had a lot of fun!
Yes really appreciate this video
Thanks!!
Dont just look where you're going...look behind you to see where you've been so you'll know where you're going on you're way back.
👀. Nice!!!
Awesome video. Great info thanks.
Thanks!
Very helpful and straight forward videos. Thank you!!
Thanks and have fun hiking!
I myself have a break in the adventure when I am in Covid. But just watched your video. You really get the urge to go out again💥😉🙂
Hi. Thanks! There is definitely something that calls you to go out hiking. I love it.
Great video. I plan on doing some day hiking soon. Thanks for sharing, I never thought about telling someone where I would be hiking and to have them call me.
Hi. Thanks!! I took a wilderness first aid course several years ago and that was one of the first things they drilled into our minds. They taught us to check expected location of injured or lost hikers. Telling folks where you are going is the easiest thing about going hiking. Have fun hiking!!
@@useful.knowledge, thanks.
Thank you so much for this video, I love going in short hikes, but I like to start something more challenging.. Ps ..I am planning to go with someone else, I am not brave to do it my self 😆 .Blessings🙏🏻
Hi. Enjoy that hiking! I think it’s always better to go with a hiking buddy. If something happens like a twisted ankle, they can get help. Also they are good for encouraging your hike!
Cotton balls and petroleum jelly cheap and best even in rain within reason
Definitely! I also used to make cotton balls dipped in candle wax. Once dry, it was easier to handle and would burn about 10 minutes even in rain. Thanks!
Well, I sure do hope I don't get lost.
Can you tell me which historical features can be found when hiking up the slhanay peak trail??
Thank you! Very useful ❤
Thank you!!
I understand people might want to learn all the theory first due to Internet providing whatever information nowadays. But dear people, just get out there and enjoy yourselves! Sometimes the more you think you might need to know, the more it stops you just from getting out there.
True! I’ve had folks worry about not being able to hike a certain distance. I simply told them to hike as far as can then turn around and go back. There is no shame in starting of small. Just enjoy it. I read a story about an Appalachian trail through hiker a few years ago. He couldn’t hike 4 miles his first day but by the time he got to Mt. Katahdin, he was hike 20 miles a day.
I need the doo dad for the chap stick so I can hang it!!
I think hike is actually an acronym for "Having Inthewoods Kinda Experiences"
Sounds good to me!
Great job!!
Thanks very much!
Very nice 🙏
Thank You!
very informative . thank you
Thanks!
Awesome video!
Thanks!!
@@useful.knowledge no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor content also
Hey I checked out your channel! It's awesome! Keep it going.
@@useful.knowledge thanks 😊
Very useful
Thanks!
6:41 that pattern is so pattern-y
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Beginners step one, go hike. You’re not going to get far enough to need anything but 2 water bottles.
I pretty much agree but still always tell people where you're going and when you plan to be back. Even if you think it's unnecessary, it's an essential habit to build and normalize when you're first starting out.
Between wildlife, humans with ill intent, and Murphy's law, even a day hike can turn life or death if nobody knows where you disappeared to.
@wcookiv Truth!!!
Is Cinnamon a good bug repellant?
Cinnamon makes a better stripper
Get yourself some rock type pokemon as well
Please do a video of peach jam
You are reading our minds. We are as soon as the peaches get ripe.
Duct tape. ✓ I saw a guy who was 30 minutes from the summit of a mountain who tore the sole off his boot. His hiking buddy had duct tape, which allowed him to repair his boot long enough to get back to the trailhead.
Hi. Thanks for sharing! Tape is definitely a game changer when the boots and shoes give way. I think it was about three years ago, a lady blew out her running shoe on the trail that I was hiking. My tape saved the day for her.
Don’t forget sunscreen. My transparent white self got sunburned a cloudy autumn day, and I am not even exaggerating. Actual sunburn when there was no sun.
True!!
I’ve started hiking this past month (bluffs of western Wisconsin) and followed many tips like these (building my supplies bit by bit). I’ve gotten up to a nine mile hike. I start to feel over prepared as I pass so many folks just walking with no gear at all. Sometimes not even water! Videos like this help remind my that I’m doing the right thing even if the folks around me aren’t.
Awesome! I do see a lot of folks out there with nothing. I have many times let people use my tape, take a look at a map, and even some ibuprofen. The tape saved a few folks that had busted there shoes.
I've rescued underprepared hikers on a few occasions because I'm "overprepared." ❤🙏 I always pack like I'm going to break my ankle and have to spend the night.
Excellent job!! Nothing wrong with being over prepared! Even when I really didn’t think I would need an item, I took it and then needed it.
I've been day hiking for years and you shared some awesome new tips for me! Stepping over the fallen tree and the orange marking tape are awesome! Thanks so much!
Thanks for the kind comments! Enjoy hiking!
Nicely done. I’m an experienced hiker, I learned a few things from this video. Thank you. A day that we don’t learn anything new is a wasted day.
Thanks! So true about learning!! I have done a lot of hiking but last year I sit down at Len Foote Hike Inn and listened to a presentation on day hiking. I learned some new ideas.
Hydrate well the day before a day hike also..
This was really helpful, I’m just getting into hiking of my own accord, and I need all the tips and tricks I can get.
Definitely adding these to my shopping list
Thanks and have fun hiking!!
For basic hiking a normal bag, a water bottle,energy food and first aid kit works perfectly...i guess
I am a complete newbie and this advice is 100% great. Its makes so much sense, the tape, the log. Cant wait for my 1st hike at the end of the month. I am ready!
Have fun hiking!! Enjoy it!
How'd it go? Also planning for my first hike
Should i wait till im less fat
Ha!! I’m fat and I still go. You can set your own pace!
Hiking is a great way to get in shape.
Girl I’m fat and I’m still planning on hiking and walking around my neighborhood to get my legs some practice lol.
Finally a well thought out kit that's not expensive 👍👍👍🏕👍👍👍
Thanks!!
You did a GREAT job on the video! After watching I scouted around the house and found a few of the items.
Thanks!!
Put your phone in Airplane Mode to conserve the battery.
This is great for beginners. What would be nice is a video for people like me who have been day hiking my entire life. I'm wanting to take my hiking to the next level. Like 3 of 4 day hikes. Mountain hikes. How to go to the next level as an intermediate hiker
There are a bunch of great RUclips channels for new backpackers/weekend warriors. A couple that come to mind, back country forward, Jeremiah stringer, John Kelly, and older stuff from Dan Becker. Also, homemade wanderlust put together a fantastic video for newbies. I can’t remember the exact name of the video, but it’s like “everything you need to know to start backpacking”. It’s like 3 hrs long but she timestamped everything so you can jump to the parts you want to know more about. Hope this helps.
@@TheNypenfan it actually doesn't help at all. That was my point. There are tons of channels and videos for beginners. I was looking for video and advice to take the next step. When you are way past beginner but not quiet to the place of a seasoned hiker. That middle of the road person who isn't a beginner but isn't a profession. Taking the step from 3 day and over night hiker to doing a full length trail that takes weeks is a huge jump.
@@xORLOCKx yeah that’s what I was talking about. Especially those first few guys…they are all about making the jump into doing those three and four day trips. Tips on how to get started as a weekend warrior. The last person I mentioned is definitely a “through hiker”. But that one video I mentioned is all about the gear, and what to look for, for any length trip. Just an in depth look at all the gear you may need for any length trip.
I follow Dixie on YT at "Homemade Wandeelust" and Tammy from the YT Channel "Spirit Forest". Both have exceptional content on the subject and much experience.
Thank you sir, I live in Colorado and I have never hiked before, but this year I am planning to change that as I got healthier. This video is so helpful
Im on contract in Colorado and want to go hiking tomorrow! Hopefully its not as intimidating as it seems!
Just go as far as you are comfortable. Any hiking is better that no hiking.
Stepping on the down tree vs putting your leg over it, WOW! Never thought of that. Can't tell you how many times I've arrived at a lake or reservoir to fish, when I run into snakes basking in the sun. I'll not forget this vid. Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks!! I completely understand. I walked up on a water moccasin at a lake like that.
The average hiker can hike 4 mph so you can do a 3 mile hike less than a hour. So you don't need a pack but if you're going on a 10 mile hike I say take everything he says. If you hike with dogs be sure to bring water and food for them also.
Depending on the conditions of a trail those 3 miles can take longer than you might assume based on the mileage though. This is why it's often a good idea to read a bit about where you're going first, understand the terrain, incline, temperature, etc. Though I do often find it fun to show up to a trail I know nothing about and just go for it lol
The average hiker cannot hike 4 mph in actual wooded terrain especially with incline. 2 miles an hour would be an average human hiking up a mountain. 3-4 mph is an athlete.
Also carry a microwave and a generator in case you get hungry.
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This is good advice. Another map option is to take a photo of the map if there is one on the trailhead or if online, you can take a screenshot of map. It is also good to have a pocket charger for your phone. If the terrain is challenging and several trails branch off of main trail, a physical map is probably your best option. Happy Trails!
Thanks!
Clothes and equipment should never be in any kind of camo pattern or colors that blend in. You always want to stand out and be spotted easily by other hikers or if something happens to you by a rescue helicopter. This is why you always buy stuff with screaming colors that pop out like sore thumb among the rocks and vegetation like red/orange.
Another cheap and amazing thing can potentially save your life if you get lost is a strong laser pointer as those things can be seen from miles away when it gets dark.
I went hiking yesterday and it rained and people were slipping and falling in the mud and our running shoes were messed up and I ended up picking up a firm stick to balance for the steep hills.Thank you for the tips i could've used them before i went but I'll definitely use them in future.
Thanks for the kind comments. Those running shoes will definitely get messed up on the trail. I have many times let folks use some of my tape to wrap blown out shoes. Have fun on the next trip! Maybe it will be better weather for you.
You're living up to your user name, thank you!
Thanks very much!
Don’t forget to add a garmin I reach mini gps /satellite text messenger and radio
Good video and information. I carry a couple ways to make fire, Bic in an Exotac Fire Sleeve for one and a "ferro rod". A tea candle also can be carried in a fire kit and has some usefulness.
The Hug-A-Tree program is free now and offers some useful tips for those who hike with youth.
As for some of your commenters, in the years since their comments I wonder if we have read articles about recovery operations or them drinking water from their boots?
Appreciate you getting the word out. SAR's job is easier when people have knowledge, skills, and the correct gear.
Thanks for the comment. Good information!! The commenters do keep me entertained and I have wondered about folks. The lady that got off the Appalachian Trail to relieve herself and later died because she couldn’t find her way back to the trail has always bothered me.
Hi Jamie, I just found your channel and subscribed, I like your content 😃
Thanks!! Welcome to the channel!
Wow that hiking video is great. I am a Korean elementary school student RUclipsr. I will come to play often. Please upload a lot of good videos.
Thanks!
I’ve gone on about 7 hikes so far and so far I have brought nothing here except for water
It only takes one hike for you to need something more than water.
This is great! My only addition would be sun protection. Long sleeves and hat or proper sunscreen. I have had two close family members get sun cancer, it is no joke. Even when it is cloudy or you have some tree coverage there is still UV rays.
Thanks for the comment! Definitely on the sunscreen!
Did people actually hike before smartphones existed? Impossible!
Map and compass. I still take printed maps with me just in case I lose service.
i personally ditched the hiking boots and use a solid pair of trail runners. lighter and comfy. make sure they have good tread on the bottom
Thanks. I may try those at some point.
I just watched this as I would lie to get into over night hiking, here was me thinking that I was going to need to start doing more exercise…. I now feel quite up to the task doing 6km walks every day before work while carrying 3l of water and wearing steal caps and jeans…. I’m going on a hike this weekend now
Awesome!! Enjoy it!
I hope to go hiking for first time in my life before I turn 50 in 2025!
You can definitely do it!
Good 👍, I've got the same trowel, Wrapped in paracord, tape, toilet paper in the hollow handle, with a compass on the handle. And a lanyard.
Awesome!! Sounds like you have it loaded up.
So sad how common behaviors have changed. The forests and trails are still essentially the same.
Going out hiking and adventuring for most or part of a day was once just normal kid behavior. Of course life most always got in the way, but the average adult did not need baby step instructions on how to do something that most any kid can do - I'm now referring to once-upon-a-time. That's what's so sad; it wasn't all that long ago.
I am planning on hiking saw 100s videos for begginers but this one is the best best everrr . Please do another one about hiking tips, cautions and more
Thanks for the kind comments! Have fun on your hike!
Great video, we have a hiking channel, ours is all about getting families out with their children. We try and inspire them by highlighting the fun activities that can be had.
Hey I checked out your channel. Nice videos!! It amazing how important it is to get the young folks out and teach them things like how to read a map.
I'm terrified but excited. I'm ready I think
I love day hikes. Thanks, man!
Two things I will add here as a word of advice for cellphones or other electronics … 1. If you know you are going out of cell range, put your cell on airplane mode to conserve your battery. 2. Seriously triple check you are bringing the charging cable for your device and not just the external charger. It sucks when you realize you packed a basically a useless brick out with you haha
True, thanks for the comment.
Definitely need a hard map, but you also need to understand how to read one.
True statement here!
Great video! Loved all the useful tips; sending this to my city-raised greenhorn fiance who has the itch to go hiking. I grew up in the woods and I've never gotten lost, but this is good information for anyone. Considering all the equipment presented and the potential things that can go wrong, it's a wonder anyone is brave enough to attempt it. And let's not even talk about meeting up with a bear or a wildcat...😜
Hi. Thanks!! We actually hated to put the potential things that could go wrong in the video but thought it was important. I’d say 99% of the time, nothing bad ever happens. I’m usually offering the items that I packed to folks on the trail that didn’t prepare. I’ve given out tape, ibuprofen, a cell phone charge( for 15 min), bandaids, etc.
Honestly I never knew that so many people got lost every year until we started looking into doing this video. I know last year my wife and I got off a trial to check out a waterfall and walked right over the trail when we came back. I’m like you and grew up in the woods so I immediately thought we had went too far and said “wait we passed the trail”.
Most of the equipment can be purchased at Walmart to get into hiking. There is nothing wrong with those Ozark Trail hiking backpacks. About bears, we hiked right by a black bear last week in TN. It didn’t care at all that we were there. We just kept our distance. Have fun hiking!
@@useful.knowledge Your information could be lifesaving for someone new to hiking, so it's right that you present possible dangers. I've had close encounters with wild boar and a huge 14 foot alligator (sound asleep on the bank, thank goodness! Covered in green slime, blended in with the grass and I didn't see him until I was ten feet close. I just backed away slowly....park rangers eventually captured him and relocated him. He was just a potential disaster, waiting to happen. It made all the local newspapers when he was moved, in Pinellas County, Florida). I once jumped, running, over a 6 ft diamondback rattlesnake asleep in the sun; I was 5 years old and never saw him. My mom yelled at me to stop and stand still...lots of close encounters with snakes. My fiance and I went hiking in the woods near our house a month ago and found a huge, shed diamondback rattlesnake skin nearly 7 feet long WITHOUT the rattle. THAT was scary; it was only a two minute walk from our house. But yes, with the exception of very aggressive cottonmouth moccasins, most wild animals just want to scurry away. I have a pretty good sense of direction, but even so, ANYONE can still get lost, especially if the woods are vast and unfamiliar. Thanks for a great video!
Lori Bragg. Oh those diamondbacks. I live in north Alabama now. We have timber rattlers but no big diamondbacks. I grew up in deep south Alabama and worked the Conecuh National Forest. We had alligators and those diamondbacks. The part of the video about step on a log and then off was something that was drilled into our heads to stay safe from diamondbacks. We maintained 33 miles of hiking trails with only a couple close calls.
If you and your fiancé want to hike to a backwoods Inn, check the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicolola State Park in GA. We go there about two times a year.
@@useful.knowledge Thanks for the tip! We live with six parrots, so I'm afraid we don't travel much, but if I ever make some money, I'll hire a babysitter, 😆 When I first saw that 7 foot rattlesnake skin I almost had a heart attack! I don't have great eyesight and at first I thought it was a living snake. I've had a number of close encounters with snakes, both poisonous and non-poisonous, but that's life in Florida. About two months ago we had a huge Coachwhip snake decide to relax in our front courtyard, near the fountain. He was absolutely stunning! I learned a lot about Coachwhips that day, because I did so much reading. He hung around for about five hours and then moved on. It was a nice experience, but I get a little nervous that one day I'm going to find that seven foot diamondback deciding to rest in the same spot. Eeeeesh. 😜
Lol sounds like mine... he rarely ventured out of NYC. now he wants to marry this country bumpkin from back woods western NC & not willing to move away from these forests 😂... his expression was priceless seeing the bear sanctuary signs posted on our 2nd hike. I had to challenge him a bit... break ‘em in good
Safety pins are blunt ended so what you want is an injection needle. They're really sharp ended and you can do a precise and tiny cut next to splinter to dig it out causing minimal damage and less chance for infection.
Those fig bars are fireee! Great tips. The basics are what keep you alive.
They are good!
If you don't have wool socks you should try knitting. Sock yarn is significantly cheaper than buying wool socks
Hiking tip #1 is a must. Just think 127 hours and Aaron Ralston..
I used to work at Mt Saint Helens a couple years ago, I only worked retail at the Ape Cave but we were right alongside the rangers and had lots of opportunities to enjoy the trails. Been preparing to get back into hiking and these tips are super helpful!
Wow that sounds awesome! I’ll bet that was a great experience!!
Perfect video for beginners, thank you!
Thanks!!
Great tips!! I have a question reg. the last one, though. I’ve heard that in areas with many trees, mountains or creeks, there can be lot of echo and make it too hard to distinguish where the sound is actually coming from. I’ve even heard of people who got lost despite being quite close to the trail or road because of following the sound that inadvertently led them towards the echo rather than the sound source. Any thoughts on this?
Hi. In my experience being in the deep woods can definitely make you misjudge where sounds are originating. I try to turn my head to get differing perspectives on the sounds of things like people talking or cars on roads especially gravel roads.
Genesis 18:14
King James Version
14 Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Step 1, start walking . step 2 ,
keep walking. step 3 , repeat
That’s it
I plan on hiking soon & I didn’t know it was so much that goes into hiking so thank you for this very informative video!
Have fun!
@@useful.knowledge thank you !
Very helpful video!!🙂🙂
Thanks!!
Somthing else i take hiking with me is my 380 . A good equelizer for lots of dangers along the trail .
Mostly great advice, but those emergency blankets and tents are no use at all if it is cold. You need to light a fire near by and know how to use them. Most people would be better carrying a lightweight tarp which could double as a thing to sit on, a rain wrap or a shelter if needed.
I agree with you which is why I always take fire starters and a lighter. The emergency tent is really just for rain and it will only last a day or two.
Never considered snakes, or marking my trail when detouring. Thank you.
This was a great video! Thank you for tip 4, I would have absolutely stepped right over that log.
Hi. I was just talking to a guy that said one of his friends stepped over a log and got popped by a copperhead. He didn’t die but recovering from a snakebite does not look like fun.
Very useful knowledge... especially about stepping over a falling tree... thank you for sharing 9/9/21
Thanks! I’ve taught hundreds on Boy Scouts that tree trick. When I worked in a National forest in south Alabama, that was a serious self preservation idea. Those eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are huge and you do not want to get popped in leg by stepping over the log incorrectly. Thanks!
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Thanks!!
I always like to establish a turn around time, so I make sure I have enough time to get back before it gets dark.
Definitely a great idea!!! It’s amazing how many folks get caught by darkness on a day hike
Thank you for the video. I have a family of 4 that we are planning to go hiking on some day trips for the first time. SOme of the items to take are pretty obvious that each person should have one. But are there some items that only one or 2 of us would be fine to bring?