Cindy Laquidara discusses the benefits of winter hiking and how to plan and execute successful adventure, using smart steps and personal research.

1. Winter Hiking
TIPS
AND
ADVICE
By
Cindy
Laquidara

2. Bene$its
Of
Hiking
Not
only
is
hiking
a
great
way
to
explore
new
places
and
become
one
with
nature,
it’s
great
for
mental
health,
burns
calories,
and
builds
muscle,
making
you
stronger,
over
Hme.

3. Hiking
In
America
In
United
States,
especially,
hiking
conHnues
to
grow
in
popularity.
In
Spring
of
2015,
there
were
an
esHmated
38
million
hikers
throughout
the
country.
That
trend
has
increased
every
year
since
2008.

4. Winter
Hiking
Many
hiking
and
backpacking
lovers
take
a
break
in
the
winter.
Unlike
spring,
summer
and
fall,
the
colder
months
are
considered
the
off-­‐season.

5. Reasons
For
Hiking
In
The
Winter
However,
seUng
out
for
a
nice
hike
in
the
winter
is
a
great
way
to
remain
acHve,
to
explore
trails
more
fully,
since
they
are
less
crowded,
and
to
get
some
incredible
views.

6. Winter
Hiking
Tips
Hiking
in
general
requires
preparaHon,
winter
hiking
requires
even
more.
The
following
Hps
will
help
alleviate
rookie
mistakes
and
ensure
that
the
experience
is
a
pleasant
one.

7. Dress
Properly
• Dress
in
layers
• Wear
clothing
which
keeps
in
warmth
and
keeps
moisture
out
• Long
underwear
and
a
few
pairs
of
winter
socks
are
recommended
• Invest
in
proper
footwear

8. Go
With
Friends
• Hiking
is
fun
but
risky
• Traveling
with
a
group
increases
the
amount
of
eyes
and
ears
to
provide
help
should
issues
arise
• Friends
make
the
overall
experience
beXer

9. Buy
Proper
Equipment
In
addiHon
to
clothing,
the
following
are
recommended.
• Snow
shovels
• Wands
• Probes
• Digital
beacons/trackers

10. Do
Your
Research
• Learn
everything
you
can
about
the
hiking
site(s)
and
what
you’ll
need
for
the
journey
• Get
recommendaHons
from
those
who’ve
already
take
the
journey
• Have
fun!

11. For
More
Information
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