Just Starting Out

When you are just starting out in this new adventure on your first few hikes, you will want to make them easy.  Success is what you are initially after and having a good time all at the same time.  The inclination of many new hikers when they are just starting out the first few times is to try a route or a distance that is too hard or too long.  You will need to pay attention to many different items all at the same time on those first few hikes.  A list of some of those items to keep track of is included here:

• Shoes or boots do not cause blisters or hot spots,

• Socks do not lump up in your footwear,

• Clothing is the right weight (not to hot or too cold),

• Correctly fitting head gear, sun glasses,

• Sufficient amount of water taken along or a way to purify more if needed,

• Sunscreen and/or bug repellant works correctly.

Above all as you are just starting out, remember to have Fun!!  Now go start your planning.