How to Prepare for a Nature Hike

Series Summary

Whether foraging for food and water or searching for more suitable climes, mankind has been exploring God's creation through hiking and trekking since the dawn of time. Today hiking is - for the most part - a hobby for tourists on vacation and a decompressing activity for hard workers after a long day. Whatever the motivation, hiking can be a very rewarding activity and can be enjoyed by people of almost every age. Though it may seem easy enough to set out on a hike with no prior instruction or experience, it is important to learn some basic tips and safety rules for hiking before you trek out into the wilderness. If you would like to learn how to benefit from this incredibly exciting and rewarding hobby, learn from our hiking expert.

In this free online video series, learn about nature hiking from hiking expert Kevin Charlton. Kevin will teach you how to beginner tips on how to prepare for a short hike, how to gauge the weather before hiking, what hiking gear to take on your nature hike, water concerns, why pastas are better energy sources than sugars, why to it is important to check out your campsite for problems, why hiking safety is important, how to enjoy nature as you hike, why hiking with a walking stick is important, and why it is essential to have as little impact on the environment as possible.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Kevin speaking on behalf of Expert Village on hiking. If you're going to do a day hike and not stay overnight anywhere, you don't have to bring as much gear, you don't have to bring as much food and you can get away with forgetting a few things. However, if you're doing an overnighter, you're going to want to be much more prepared. Considering where you want to hike is important, considering the weather is important and considering what foods and gear to bring are all important. However, when you arrive at your destination you need to be prepared with several products, non food products. Such as poison ivy medicine or insect repellent and especially sunblock is very important that you wear. Cell phones are a good idea, bring your cell phone. Always follow the rules of any given park that you go to, some parks have rules against cell phones, but most of them are tolerant and allow cell phones."