Personal Safety on the Hiking Trail
Monday, January 14th, 2008The recent disappearance of hiker, Meredith Emerson on Blood Mountain in Georgia has gotten me thinking about personal safety on the trail.
There are so many risks when heading out to hike, and you need to take some measures to protect yourself.
Some possibilities that you should consider when you go hiking:
- unexpected weather changes
- injury
- being lost
- dangerous animals
- dangerous people
I certainly don’t recommend avoiding the great outdoors because of the risks involved. Even the most experience hiker needs to prepare for the dangers that surround you on the hiking trail.
The most important thing you can take with you on a hike is knowledge. Having a first aid kit isn’t enough if you don’t know how to use it.
Over the next few posts, I am going to explore some of the basics of personal protection for the outdoor adventurer.
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