Is summer really suitable for mountain climbing?

Climbing is a very good physical exercise. Regular climbing can not only improve our body's immunity but also improve our lung capacity. Climbing allows us to enjoy the beautiful scenery while releasing stress and making our body healthy. However, when climbing, we must follow the characteristics of the season, especially in the hot summer. We must pay special attention when climbing. Let's find out whether summer is really suitable for climbing.

Is summer really suitable for mountain climbing?

It is easy to get heat stroke in the hot and humid summer. In addition, it is difficult to climb under the scorching sun and you cannot see the scenery. It is easy for the body to lose water and get sunburned during the climb. Climbing is also very harmful to the joints. It is recommended to wait until autumn, when the weather is clear and the scenery is pleasant. It is the best season for climbing and exercising.

Things to note when hiking in summer

Choice of clothes

Just as I mentioned last year about mountaineering clothes, in summer you should avoid direct sun damage to your skin. Sweat-absorbing and quick-drying materials are most suitable for mountaineering. Brightly colored clothing can reflect sunlight and reduce body heat.

Two killers of summer

Hiking in the hot summer can not only enjoy the fun of hiking, but also exercise your physical fitness. But we have to be careful about the two major killers of mountaineering in summer, namely heat stroke and heat exhaustion. As the Coroner's Court instructed many years ago, it is important to know the difference between the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Because the two major accidental killers are treated differently, getting them wrong can lead to serious consequences.

Hateful showers

Just as the government's propaganda slogan says, summer is the rainy season. In May and June, it rains almost all month. After entering July, the Observatory's weather forecast often predicts scattered showers. Such sporadic showers make climbers feel like adding cold water to a hot pot, which is a very uncomfortable feeling. The showers throughout July are all heavy. If you encounter such a heavy shower while hiking, sometimes you don’t know what to do, because if you wear a raincoat, the sweat will make your clothes wet, and if you don’t wear a raincoat, the heavy rain will make your clothes wet again. The most uncomfortable thing is the feeling of having your clothes wet after a heavy rain but having to continue on the road. If you have an umbrella at this time, you don’t need to wear a raincoat and your clothes won’t get wet.

A simple umbrella can bring you a lot of convenience in the hot summer. It can block the sun when the sun is scorching, and it can also block the rain when it rains heavily. If you encounter an unfortunate accident, it can also block the sun for the injured.

The above is an introduction to whether summer is really suitable for mountain climbing. After understanding it, we know that it is best not to do mountain climbing exercises in summer, because the weather is relatively hot in summer and it is easy to get heat stroke and other phenomena. In addition, when climbing in summer, you must remember to bring more water to avoid heat stroke and sunburn.