Tips for Newbies on Trekking and Mountain Climbing
80Below are some most valuable tips for trekking and mountaineering newbies. These tips mentioned below put light on several aspects of mountain climbing and trekking including most essential trekking gear to be taken with you and some important steps to be taken by a trekker before planning for a trekking trip.
- Carry a windsheeter or a raincoat to avoid extreme climatic conditions.
- Carry a few plastic bags on your trip.
- Always carry a small hunting knife or an army knife.
- Don't ever lit fire when it is not necessary.
- To preventing insects and mosquito bites, always wear long trek pants and full sleeves T-shirts.
- Try always to leave a permanent mark on the places while trekking where you think the person following you can get lost.
- Carry a 50-meter long trekking rope with you.
- Carry a topographical compass and map for trekking in higher altitudes.
- Must remember to carry carbohydrate rich food products to get energy.
- Before planning your trekking trip, you should always go through the weather forecast very carefully. Also, don't forget to check temperatures (approximate) you will face while on a trekking trip. Also don't forget to buy a very good sleeping bag.
- Try to read information from guidebooks and communicate with the local people around your trekking spot.
- Always prepare a first-aid box for yourself and your team.
- If are planning to trek on a snowy terrain, don't forget to carry an ice ax with yourself. Also remember to never share your ice ax with anybody else during the trekking trip as your axe is very very important for your safety.
- If planning to discover an unknown area for trekking, inform the local tourist office about your planned trip before leaving.
- Always carry enough match boxes in water resistant bags (zip lock).
- Always buy at least two good pair of trekking shoes before the trip.
- Most important tip to remember is that you should save your environment by leaving no trace of garbage or trash, except your footprints in nature.
Above were a few mountain climbing and trekking tips for newbies. Least not last, you must never buy a sleeping bag without a install a cotton liner inside it. The inside cotton liner will not irritate your skin and will provide you comfort when you are sleeping. Also always prepare your trekking bag by laying clothes one on one. The most frequently used items must be kept on the top. Also, laying clothes on one another will make your bag as a thermos device which will keep you warm in extremely cold conditions on the mountains.
More resources from the net on trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, and rock climbing
- http://www.mountainclimbingblog.com/?p=6
- http://www.mountainzone.com/how-to-articles/category.asp?cid=100045
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Yes quicksand trekking and mountaineering is a great hobby and adventurous sport to take up. Best of luck to you.
Great tips!! I lived in the Rockies for years and ran mtn passes. It can be easy to leave with perfect weather and end up with a rain that is extremely cold. After some hard lessons I learned how to pack what I needed.
Thanks caming Dan for your visit and remarks.
Great Tips and something any outdoorsman should follow.
I am glad that you found my tips interesting enough to leave a comment. Thanks Nathan.
Nice tips, but out of context like this are silly if not borderline dangerous.
some things I noticed: tip #6 contradicts tip #17
tips #7,8&12 are useless to those untrained in their use. Tip #9 is downright dangerous as only eating carb rich foods while trekking/mountain climbing will result in energy peaks and crashes. You need to balance carbs and protein for a safe enjoyable trip.
Other than that, decent quick tips. keep hubbing
Scott
Hi scott, I am really glad that you read this article with great interest. Tip no. 6 does not contradict tip no. 17 because over there I am talking about something different, leave no trace means don't throw garbage and love nature. If tip #7, 8, and 12 are useless, how a person will do trekking and mountain climbing. I agree with Tip #9. Need to revise that one. Feedbacks let us improve. Thanks a lot for the feedback Scott.
Nice photos hey.
Have you been in trekking around himalayas of nepal? I am thinking about going on annapurna trekking(http://www.trekkinginnepal.org/destinations/annapu ) Anyone has experience on that?
@James, I think you can learn more about Annapurna Trekking via the link provided.
Good work...
Thanks a lot Chan.
Those are great tips soni2006, actually many people never have first aid kit, this should be the first thing to look at.http://travel-to-kenya.com/2011/09/19/tips-climbin
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I trek with my dogs and all of your tips are very helpful indeed. I totally agree with your terrain marker (tip # 6). I have found that sometimes one can get easily lost in the event of snowfalls, because the tracks can get easily covered by snow or the terrain takes a suspiciously stranger look. The lightweight flag staffs that I carry and keep hammering in the ground where there are no visible tracks have saved my life on two occasions. This technique has also been recommended by renowned mountaineer Ed Viesturs, albeit for mountain climbing.
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Dear Travellers,
!!Namaste and warm Greetings from Himalayan Country Nepal!!
My name is Sanjib Adhikari. As an independent trekking guide and tour operator in Nepal, I would like to introduce myself to you.
I was born and grown up in the rugged and remote district in the Central Himalayan region. I started my career in the adventure tourism at the very young age after completing my high school level studies, working for different trekking companies for seven years in different capacities sometimes as porter, assistant guide and now working as an Independent trekking guide. I have already obtained trekking guide license from the ministry of tourism, government of Nepal.
I have guided many international groups especially from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia in Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchanjunga, Makalu, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Helambu regions in Nepal and Mt. Kailash, Lasha in tibet also Ladak and Sikkim in India and have thus gained diversified experience and extensive knowledge on geography, religion, culture, local flora and fauna and on environmental issues in the areas where I personally organized the treks. My first experience on many trekking routes has made me an expert on making unique trekking itineraries as per the tastes, interests and budget of the western clients. For those international trekkers who want to climb high mountain passes and peaks, I can also organize this challenging and rewarding adventure. My experience in adventure tourism includes climbing to Mera peak, Island peak, Kalapathar, Gokyo peak, Tseryo ri and I have led expeditions across many high passes in Nepal, Larkye pass, Ampulapcha Pass, Chola pass, Renjula pass, Tashilapcha pass, Ganjala pass, thorong pass, Tilicho pass, (Mesokantola pass).
There are many types of treks available in Nepal, ranging from relaxed easy trekking where you can experience Nepalese Culture and Village life staying overnight in local lodges (tea-houses) in popular regions, to remote and restricted areas trekking that are off the beaten track and seldom visited by foreigners. All treks offer spectacular scenery and a good experience about Nepalese culture. If anyone wants to have tailor made treks, I can meet their requirements.
From time to time I keep upgrading my skills and knowledge by taking refresher trainings on safety, sanitation, first–aid, emergency rescue, hygiene and cooking. I am fluent in English, Chinese and computer literate. I can explain all tourism related topics to the best of my knowledge.
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I've real appreciating you guys' the way you climb those mountains....would like to join you one day. We have Mt Kilimanjaro and Meru here in Tanzania but I would like to come there one time.
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quicksand Level 4 Commenter 3 years ago
Hi Raj!
I am already "over the hill" and thus need not take up trekking and mountaineering as a hobby !!!