Hiking Safety

Tips and Gear for Safe Mountain Hiking

Mountain hiking offers beauty and adventure, but the difficult terrain means greater risk.

So read our tips and take time to prepare and soak it all in!

Time invested in prep and the right hiking supplies can have a significant impact on the success or failure of a planned trip in the wilderness.

Being prepared includes taking a hiking first aid kit. But what should you take and what can you leave at home?

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Although out of favor for keeping your food safe from bears, hanging a bear bag can still keep your food away from other critters.

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While still pretty rare, it pays to know what to do if you come face to face with a bear while hiking and what to do to avoid them.

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The experience of hiking alone can be absolutely magical as long as you plan for safety.

Here are seven tips for hiking alone in safety >>

Using these essential tips for night hiking safety will leave you with an all-new experience full of unique sights and sounds.

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Q. Why do my hands swell during long hikes? A. Swollen hands or similar are quite common when hiking.

Find out more and what to do here >>

Maintaining body fluids and abiding by basic hiking hydration safety tips is essential for a safe time on the trails.

We all know it is important to stay hydrated while hiking, but if you love the mountains, keeping hydrated becomes harder.

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With their super keen sense of smell, bears are attracted to pretty much anything that smells interesting.

So how do you keep them away? Find out >>

It is well known the smell of food will entice neighborhood bears to your campsite.

But what else should you do to keep them away from your campsite?

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