5 Expert Trekking Tips



Are you planning for exploring the forbidden peaks of the Great Himalayas and worrying about how to trek? Below you can find some of the expert tips which can act as a guide for your novice trekking expedition and ensure you enjoy the journey:

1.     Start early
If you want to trek, you should start with your trekking training at least 12 months in advance. This much time is needed to ensure that you build on your strength for the trekking trip, so that the body can adapt well to the demands of trekking in Himalayas. If you start with the training early, you can be ensured of fun on the treks and reduced risk of injury befalling upon you.
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2.     Foot care
One of the most important tips for trekking is to be nice to the feet. This is done by making sure that you get high quality boots for trekking. Never take brand new boots to the trekking campaign, as they can cause blisters on treks and then the only remedy that would be available would be to go barefoot. You should also get for yourself a thick layered pair of socks so as to avoid injuries during trekking.

3.     Hit the gym
For undertaking trekking in India or any other country, leg strength plays a pivotal role. The training for walking will enhance the strength of the legs, a gym routine can act as an icing on the cake. Exercises such as weighted squats, bodyweight squats, lunges can ameliorate the training.
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4.     Pick the right set of clothes
The Himalayas is all about extreme temperatures- warm days and cold nights. Therefore an intelligent packing is the need of the hour. Get for yourself some quality, comfortable pair of clothes. You should also take some accessories with you such as sun hats and woolly hats as they do not have much weight but will protect you from temperature variations.
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5.     Practice trekking with your backpack
The backpack is your permanent companion on the entire trekking expedition. Inside the backpack are present the essential items such as food, drink, clothing and other things. Make sure you buy for yourself a good quality backpack, which has an adjustable chest and the straps are broad so that weight can be distributed. Some of the tailor made backpacks have bladders for liquid which can also be removed. You should practice trekking while carrying your backpack, so that you are well aware with the weight of the backpack. This calculation will help you when you actually pack your backpack for your trekking.

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