{"id":3866,"date":"2010-07-15T11:25:40","date_gmt":"2010-07-15T18:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hundredtenpounds.wordpress.com\/?p=3866"},"modified":"2010-07-15T11:25:40","modified_gmt":"2010-07-15T18:25:40","slug":"hiking-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=3866","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Silver Falls<\/p><\/div>\n

It’s summertime, which means hiking! Before you set out for a hike, read this post about some safety tips so you can enjoy your day.<\/p>\n

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  1. Have a good pair of hiking boots<\/a>. There’s nothing worse than getting blisters from your boots and being 10 miles from the car. I also recommend wearing good hiking socks that\u00a0wick\u00a0moisture.<\/li>\n
  2. Bring a lot of water, even if it’s just for a few hours. Essentially pack “just in case” you have to stay the night in the wilderness. Bring water purifying pills too.<\/li>\n
  3. Bring extra food and snacks: protein bars, nuts, trail mix, fruit.<\/li>\n
  4. Pack firestarters, matches, a compass and a rain poncho.<\/li>\n
  5. Mini First Aid Kits are small and easy to pack.<\/li>\n
  6. Sunscreen!<\/li>\n
  7. \"\"<\/a>Tell friends and family where you will be hiking and when you plan to return.<\/li>\n
  8. Do not go off the trail. As soon as the weather gets nice in Oregon, the news is ripe with missing hikers and people falling to their death. Why? The common reason is almost always that the hiker LEFT THE TRAIL.<\/li>\n
  9. \"\"<\/a>Know the weather and be prepared.<\/li>\n
  10. If you are new to hiking take frequent rest stops. Drink water, take pictures and rest.<\/li>\n
  11. Be careful of ticks, poison ivy, poison oak and nettles.<\/li>\n
  12. If you have allergies, bring your medication. Especially if you’re allergic to bees!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"\"<\/a>Different areas have different dangers. A few key things to be aware of:<\/p>\n

    DESERT HIKING<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n