In love with NATURE !!! How romantic is the hiking, the mountains, the moon-light, the cliffs, the snow, the sunshine, the lakes, the rivers, the trail, the sea, the forests, the rain and the rainbow. It feels like playing the treasure hunt around the universe and its beauty beyond words.
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” Marry Davis.
Actually, all seasons are beautiful and have their peculiar joy. Nature is directly related to the seasons and seasons are associated with their specific elements that give us special immense pleasure.
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” John Burroughs.
White snowy calm and cozy winters or green grassy flowery butterfly springy summers; also there is a season of harvesting our dreams which is known as autumn and of course ‘fall’ is also there when we shed our tears and worries and get started for a new journey and destinations keeping hope in our heart.
“Between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.” John Muir.
” And into the forest I go,
To lose my mind and find my soul.”
“We don’t stop hiking because we grow old _
We grow old because we stop hiking.” Finis Mitchel.
Hiking Benefits :
Exercise is Nature; ” Hiking is the best workout! You can hike for three hours and not even realize you’re working out.” Jamie Lunar.
Yes! Hiking is truly a healthy source to communicate with Nature. It is indirectly forced you to “unplugged” yourself and get connected to the Nature. ” Let’s wonder where the WiFi is weak.”
Hiking is so enjoyable and fun based activity. It is not only an extra low-impact workout but it is also a social activity that increases creativity and boosts your happiness level. It improves overall fitness and is a perfect mind-body workout. It decreases your depression and results in best quality sleep.
“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.”
Hiking improves overall fitness and has multiple physical and mental benefits. First of all, it helps to lose weight. It also builds your muscles and increased bones density. It can help your body heal. It is best for your cardio-vascular and cardio-respiratory fitness. It helps to prevent and control diabetes and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Great things are done when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street.” William Blake.
So, Are you ready to find new pleasure of discovering nature?
Hiking Tips:
Here are some effective tips for your hiking.
- Start small and choose the right trail for your fitness level.
- Get familiar with the trail.
- Hike once a week at a local park.
- Find a group or club to hike with.
- Learn how to hydrate properly.
- Tell someone where you will be.
- Check the weather.
- Must have the following essentials:
Essentials :
You must carry or pack these essential items regarding hiking.
- Find comfortable hiking footwear. Wear the right shoes and socks. Remember that never hike in new shoes.
- Dress like onion; develop layering element in your clothing. Avoid cotton, synthetic is the best option.
- Learn how to read a Topographic map.
- Leave a plan with trusted friends or relatives.
- Keep yourself light and don’t over burdened yourself; Pace yourself.
- Take whistle or signal mirror within you.
- Insect repellent and sunscreen are good choice.
- Head lamp and extra batteries help a lot.
- Energy bars or dry fruits sort of snakes are better.
- Minimum of 2 liters of water per person per day required.
- If there is lightning, do not hike above the tree line.
- In case of emergency, one person should stay with the victim while others go for help. Mark your location on map.
Do tell us about your hiking experience and contact with Nature; Keeping in mind that ” In every walk in nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir.
