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Preparing yourself for trekking

Tips before setting out on a trekking journey


 There are a variety of charitable organizations that offer challenging hiking packages to the corners of the globe. Hiking has been seeing an increase in popularity in the last few years. If you are planning on a vacation. If you are planning a vacation or maybe planning a highly challenging hiking trip, you should get yourself prepared to the fullest and it is very important that you get yourself in good condition before setting out on a trekking adventure.
Treks can vary widely by a number of factors such as daily distances, climb, descent and altitude. However, it is necessary for you to be ensured that you get the most out of your trip. Many tips for hiking can be found on the internet including suggestions on hiking equipment, nutrition, hydration and specialized training. These can help you prepare properly so you do not leave the nursing blisters and at the end of the first day of your trip. We have laid down some of the important tips for trekkers.

Start your hiking/trekking at the beginning of the training
It's never too early to start your preparation program, even if your planned trip is months away. Calculate your strengths and build up fitness in a steady manner. You should give your body time to adjust to the new stresses that you give it. This will enable you to enjoy your training and avoid the risk of injuries or other stresses that result from your desire to try do things fast. For example, if you are going for Everest Expedition, you should at least prepare your body by going on trekking trips to other smaller mountains.

Choose the right shoes for your hiking
Best quality footwear is a must before embarking on a hiking or trekking journey. Running shoes, with ankle protection is important. But while buying it, be sure that the ankle cuff isn’t too high, as it can cause pain to your feet. Just make sure your shoes are all right and aren’t broken off anywhere. If there are holes or any damages at the soles of your shoes, chances are high that you get blisters during your trip. Purchase your shoes in the afternoon so that your feet are at the fully stretched shape and you get the perfect size for them.

Best quality socks
While your shoe gets much of your attention, do not forget to buy proper socks to wear on your trip. Right shoes with wrong socks will ruin your trip, so when buying your shoes, also get yourself some good socks to use for your trip. Look for socks made with materials that have sweat absorbing properties. Or look for socks that are resistant to water. Coolmax, Gore-Tex, Smartwool, Thorlo etc. will be good for trekknig.

Build up the strength
Preserve your strength in the legs for your journey. Building Strength in the legs is a key aspect to your journey. Not just running training, you should also consider trying other foot exercises, such as pressing a foot and weighted squats, lunges or squats weight.

Training your legs
Train yourself to walk on rugged terrains. Walking training will be the basis of your training program. It is essential that you practice to travel the kind of distance that will travelling while making your trip. Initially, train yourself to walk with a day of rest, but as feel your fitness improving, think to combine some of the regular days of training in a more tangible way.

Train your foot for the rugged terrain and uneven landscape
Running is a very good form of training but it is also important that you try running in uneven terrains; i.e. the landscapes that you’ll experience during your trip. A good way to train yourself is to go on hiking trips nearby where you can find uneven landscapes. Not just one, but try to go hiking on a regular basis, at least once to twice a week. Practice hiking with the same shoes or the type of shoes that you intend to wear during your trekking journey. The same can be said about the socks and clothes as well. This will help you adapt your body to such terrains and will help you make an efficient ascent on your trekking journey up the mountains. This will also help you gain speed while you trek.



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