Archive for April, 2011
Hydrated and eat properly before and during physical exertion
As we know, water is essential for life more than food, and will always be something that we have to take any outdoor activity of some physical intensity or duration. Water is not only necessary for drinking, but can also be useful (for example) to clean a wound by applying first aid. Therefore always be [...]
Hiking routes and outdoor media and take guidance
The mobile or cellular phone is becoming essential as a safety measure for groups who are active outdoors relatively far away from civilization. This is particularly true since fewer people have expertise in the group, with a mobile tool to use in case of emergency, and that one should never abuse without the consent of [...]
outdoor activities: Stop at road junctions
As with the guidance of groups in any other outdoor activity (walking, cycling or horse) when he meets the road is just the guide, and those who still depend on their direction, must regroup people who formed the group in all branches, taking the time to make sure they are all (count them) and continue [...]
wear boots with some use
Wear boots and clothing with a certain application. This rule applies primarily to the boots or buskin (military boots), no slippers or shoes. The boots we hold the ankle, making them less likely to have injuries at this joint sprains, due both to the shaft of the boot (at least they should be “half round”) [...]
Provide rest and replenishment of water
As discussed in more than one occasion, having water is crucial. But often find water along the way, and therefore we must set our stops, both to collect water to rest, at least in those points (abastecimietno of water) under compulsion (as well kill two birds with one stone .) This is not an excuse [...]
Set the course depending on the time of daylight
Obviously, going outside without regard to artificial lighting there is minimal media, and most of the time nonexistent, is making a mistake typical citizen is not accustomed to the field to be avoided. The extreme case where the light is absolutely essential is the activities caving, not exactly in the air “free”, but activities in [...]
For safety, outdoor activities: Comply with recommendations and decisions of the Guides
Always respect the instructions and decisions of the Guides. If we are in a way guided by a professional or someone who is responsible (not) of such activity, probably many times not understand (depending on our level of knowledge and experience) why the guide making either decision, but we have to remember that when the [...]
For safety, outdoor activities: Go in groups with at least two guides
In any outdoor activity on land for large groups (more than 5 persons) and / or made by people inexperienced in the activity in question (hiking, trekking, mountaineering, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, etc..) The have at least two persons responsible or guides (one that goes forward, and another to go back) is essential. [...]
For safety, outdoor activities: choosing not exceed the physical or technical level of travel
Any outdoor activity or similar experiences, like any sport, has a physical component and technical (skill or difficulty) determined. Many agencies and adventure climbing rate this degree of difficulty in numbered levels (level 1, level 2, etc.) Or names (low difficulty, medium difficulty, etc.) Both together, as separating the physical demands of technical and coordinative [...]
Material and equipment to carry on day trips outside
Although a departure from a day outdoors to practice hiking, trekking, mountaineering, camping, etc. [1] is not an issue scanning or anything, and usually are developed by definition close to the city, not be overlooked that some planning in terms of equipment, kits and supplies to be kept for the journey. This is equally true [...]
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