What preparations should you make before hiking?

The magnificence and beautiful environment of the mountains are deeply loved by people. In recent years, people often like to take a walk in the mountains during holidays, instead of indulging in entertainment activities in big cities. In addition to busy work and study, going to the mountains to breathe fresh air and exercise is indeed a very good choice. So what do we need to prepare before climbing a mountain?

First of all, it depends on the height of the mountain and your personal goals. If the height of the mountain is above 1500m, to reach the highest peak, you must first take precautions against the cold. Also, the weather in the mountains is generally unpredictable, so bring rain and snow protection tools. If the sunlight is strong, it is best to bring sunscreen. It is also recommended not to climb the mountain alone, so that you can better achieve the purpose of climbing.

The shoes must be big and soft enough. Of course, you need a pair of suitable hiking shoes for hiking. First, the shoes should be selected according to the shape of the foot: people with high arches have weaker shock absorption ability of the feet, so they should choose shoes with good shock absorption ability; people with flat feet should choose shoes that can support the arch. 2. When trying on hiking shoes, if there is a thumb-width space between the big toe and the toe, it is the right size. 3. The forefoot area of ​​the shoe should be soft enough and easy to bend.

The socks are thin inside and thick outside. Although cotton socks have good sweat absorption ability, the cotton fibers may change after repeated washing, which may increase the friction on the soles of the feet and easily cause blisters. Therefore, climbers should not wear socks that are too old. If your feet sweat so much that your socks are soaked, you should change into another pair of dry ones to help reduce friction.

In order to prevent blisters on their feet, some people wear two pairs of socks when hiking. At this time, it is best to wear the thin pair inside and the thick pair outside. As for those who like to wear "toe socks", they should choose thinner ones so that they can be worn inside and thicker socks outside.

Don't cut your nails too short. Toenails should not be cut too short. The length should be consistent with the height of the muscles on the top of the toes, and they should be cut flat, that is, the toenails should be cut into a square shape, and the two corners can be rounded at most to prevent the toenails from sinking into the surrounding flesh when they regenerate.

Do not treat corns or thick calluses randomly. If you have corns on your feet, you should have them treated by a professional. Do not use corn drops on your own to prevent the drops from seeping too deeply and causing damage to the affected area after walking for a long time. As for thick calluses, professionals will use a scalpel to scrape off the dead skin to prevent the tender flesh underneath the calluses from being crushed by long periods of climbing. Ordinary climbers can use pumice stones to remove dead skin and reduce the thickness of calluses.

In addition to the things needed to be prepared above, water and food are of course indispensable. It is best to choose mineral water or functional drinks. You can also choose some food that is easy to carry. There are many wild vegetables and fruits in the wild, but it is best not to pick and eat them at will, because these foods are very likely to contain toxicity, and accidental ingestion will cause harm to our health.