Hiking is great exercise and many people who are not experience hikers may want to read what is contained in this safety tip. New hikers tend not to purchase and break in new hiking shoes. This results in hot spots which many times turn into blisters. Blisters simply make hiking miserable. Tip: Buy good quality hiking shoes and break them in properly. Wear them when going on your walk in the neighborhood. Mow the lawn with them on. Start off by going on shorter hikes. When they feel comfortable, start to increase the distance each time you go hiking. Good hiking boots should not take long to break in properly. It should only take a couple of walks to get them ready so you can begin to hike wearing your new boots.
The second tip is simply to always take water with you when you hike. Gauge the distance and time you will be on the trail and take an appropriate amount of water with you. Do not substitute canned soda, beer or coke when you are hiking. This is harmful to you and could cause you to loose your ability to breathe correctly or lose your balance while trying to move down the trail. Water is the best.
Family Hike on the Beech
