Is it good to go hiking at night?

Regular physical exercise can make our bodies healthier, and regular mountain climbing can also improve the body's immunity and increase our endurance. However, many office workers do not have time to exercise during the day, so they are always accustomed to mountain climbing at night. However, many people are always worried that mountain climbing at night will affect their health. Let's find out whether mountain climbing at night is good or not.

Is it good to go hiking at night?

When hiking at night, most people want to watch the sunrise or set out at night. The important thing is to pay attention to safety! Bring a flashlight and other tools. Of course, you can go down the mountain faster. The speed of climbing varies from person to person. Remember to check the weather in advance, as you may not be able to see the sunrise on rainy and foggy days.

Things to note when hiking at night

1. The first step before hiking is to check if you have any discomfort in your body. If you feel a little uncomfortable, then postpone the hiking date and continue the hiking trip when you feel better.

2. The climbing route should be clarified in advance. Especially on some sparsely traveled paths, it is even more important to know about them in advance. Before choosing to hike at night to watch the sunrise, you need to know the route in advance. You can search for some guides or experiences of climbing the mountain online before deciding whether to climb.

3. Try to travel with companions, in groups of three or four, so that you can look after each other on the road, especially in case of emergency at night, you can help each other.

4. Flashlights, headlamps or other lighting equipment are essential items, and wear gloves to avoid being scratched by the chains. Before leaving, please check the equipment you bring. Although some famous and well-built mountains have street lights, lights are still indispensable when walking on small paths.

5. Clothes that can block wind and rain, such as raincoats or jackets. In the mountains, the weather is changeable and it may rain at night. Even if it does not rain, the temperature in the mountains is lower and the wind is stronger at night. You may not feel cold or even sweat while hiking, but when you reach the top and wait for the sunrise, it will be cold and windy, so it is best to bring some light and warm clothes.

6. Don’t bring too greasy, spicy or salty food. You can bring some pears, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Bring an appropriate amount of water, and consider how much water to bring based on your specific situation. Some people bring water and food when they go up the mountain, and they still carry them on their backs after they come down. Carrying too much food can easily become a burden.

7. Generally, the temperature on the top of the mountain can drop to below zero in the early morning, so it is necessary to bring a cotton jacket or warm hiking clothes.

8. Don't be impatient when climbing, walk steadily, especially in places with higher slopes, hold on to your feet, and massage your leg muscles when resting to avoid soreness after a while.

9. After climbing the mountain, be careful not to stay at the edge of the cliff. The rocks on the cliff are unstable and accidents are prone to occur.

10. It is difficult to go down the mountain. If there is a cable car, it is recommended to take it down the mountain. This is easy and safe. If there is no cable car, you must go down the mountain slowly and steadily. Remember to be especially careful in slippery areas to avoid slipping.

11. If the mountain you are going to climb is relatively high or you seldom participate in climbing sports, it is necessary to do some warm-up exercises before climbing. That is, use 10-20 minutes to do some muscle stretching exercises and try to relax the muscles all over your body. This will make you feel much more relaxed when climbing.

12. When climbing up, intentionally add some bouncing movements in each step. It not only saves energy, but also makes people look energetic.

13. Don't always look up when climbing, especially at the beginning of climbing, because your legs are not yet accustomed to the climbing movement, and looking up often makes people feel tired. Generally speaking, when climbing, it is best to keep your eyes three to five meters ahead of you. If the mountain road is steep, you can climb in a "Z" shape, which is more labor-saving.

14. When climbing a mountain, don't always think about how high the mountain is or how long it will take to climb it. Only by taking your time and stopping as you go can you experience the fun of climbing and not miss the beautiful scenery. When you feel tired, you can take in the scenery around you or sing a song to divert your attention, which will help alleviate your tiredness.

15. When going down the mountain, you must control your steps and avoid rushing too fast, as this can easily lead to injury. At the same time, pay attention to relaxing the muscles in the knee area. Tensioning them too much will put greater pressure on the leg joints and cause muscle fatigue.

16. There are many mosquitoes, insects and snakes in summer. You should bring more mosquito repellent and use songs, sticks, lights, etc. to drive away approaching snakes.

If you want to exercise through sports, you must manage your time well. The above is an introduction to whether it is good to climb mountains at night. After understanding it, we know that climbing mountains at night can also have a good effect on improving the body, but we must pay attention to safety when moving during the climbing process.