What should you pay attention to when hiking in summer?

Summer is here. After living in bustling big cities for a long time, people will inevitably yearn for tranquility. The coolness and tranquility of the mountains are very popular with many people. In the summer, many friends will choose to go hiking in the suburbs, which can escape the heat and exercise the body. So what should you pay attention to when hiking in the summer? This is a question that everyone is concerned about. Let’s take a look at it together:

In the summer, you can prepare the following common medicines in case of emergency.

1. Preparatory medicines for preventing heatstroke: Ren Dan, Shi Di Shui, Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui, etc.

2. Alternative medicines for skin itching caused by mosquito bites and insect bites: Fengyoujing, cooling oil, safflower oil, etc.

Climbing tips

(1) When climbing a hill, lean your upper body forward and upward, bend your waist and abdomen, and move forward steadily. When climbing a rocky area, you must step firmly on the flat rocks. When climbing steep rocks, you must hold on to the undulating parts with angular fulcrums. Learn the combination of climbing with both hands, one foot on the ground and supporting the ground with both feet and climbing up with one hand.

(2) When going downhill, the upper body should be slightly protruding, the abdomen should be bent, the center of gravity should be slightly moved backward, and the walking speed should be slow, with small and steady steps.

(3) Methods for removing obstacles encountered during mountaineering: ① Move forward through weedy areas by pushing away tall grass, trampling down low grass, and stepping over vines and grass. ② When passing through bushes, look around and be careful not to get your head hooked by branches. ③ When crossing mountain streams or creeks, wade slowly and keep your center of gravity low.

Precautions

(1) Elderly people who are weak or have just recovered from illness, as well as those who suffer from cardiovascular disease (such as high blood pressure, coronary artery blood supply obstruction and poor compensatory function), dizziness, chest tightness, and palpitations should not participate in mountain climbing activities.

(2) Before climbing, you need to survey (or inquire) about the terrain and topography, understand the structure and height of the mountain, and identify dangerous areas, rocky areas, and areas with dense vegetation.

(3) When climbing mountains that are filled with sand, gravel, pumice, and wild vines such as shrubs, do not grab onto loose grass roots or branches. If you accidentally fall while climbing, you should lie down facing the grass slope to protect yourself.

(4) If you feel short of breath while climbing, do not force yourself to continue climbing. You can rest where you are and take 10 to 12 deep breaths until your breathing becomes even, then continue climbing slowly.

(5) Shoes should fit your feet (rubber shoes and hiking shoes are preferred), high heels are not allowed, and clothes should be loose (sportswear and casual clothes are preferred);

(6) Bring some water or drinks with you in case you run out of water on the mountain;

(7) It is best not to go hiking when the weather is bad to avoid danger;

The above tells you some things you need to pay attention to when hiking in summer, as well as some essentials and other precautions for hiking. These are very important for friends who like hiking. Here I would like to remind everyone that when going down the mountain, you must go slowly and not run, because the mountain road is quite steep, and if you run too fast you may not be able to stop your feet and get into danger.