Not mentioned and tangentially related but vitally important: car emergency kit including jumper cables. Not fun to be at a remote trailhead and have a car issue.
Spoken as someone who once left headlights on during a lengthy hike in the pre- automatic turnoff / alarm days and was happy to have had cables on hand.
Good info! And great pics! I'd say that the 2 biggest dangers/risks are 1) hypothermia (any time of year ... in winter, obviously from cold; in summer, from being wet, even when not `cold'), and 2) injury ... do your best to mitigate/deal with either.
Thanks Jeff! Completely agree with your points. Especially about hypothermia in the summer. That’s one people tend to overlook. Thanks for sharing that great reminder! Your insights are greatly appreciated :)
Not mentioned and tangentially related but vitally important: car emergency kit including jumper cables. Not fun to be at a remote trailhead and have a car issue.
Spoken as someone who once left headlights on during a lengthy hike in the pre- automatic turnoff / alarm days and was happy to have had cables on hand.
One million percent. Especially since so many trailheads are in remote areas. Not all hiking gear comes on the hike!
Good info! And great pics! I'd say that the 2 biggest dangers/risks are 1) hypothermia (any time of year ... in winter, obviously from cold; in summer, from being wet, even when not `cold'), and 2) injury ... do your best to mitigate/deal with either.
Thanks Jeff! Completely agree with your points. Especially about hypothermia in the summer. That’s one people tend to overlook. Thanks for sharing that great reminder! Your insights are greatly appreciated :)
You’re welcome! Reminds me of a couple harrowing experiences … maybe I’ll put them together in a post.
Would love to read it!
Roger that … will send your way once drafted.
Very helpful and informative article, particularly for an aspiring hiker like me! 😊😉😊
You'll be a hiking pro soon enough!