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HIKING

We generally refer to hiking as “going for a walk”. Hiking involves walking through the natural environment. The main objective is to move around nature following trails and paths.

HIKING. WHAT IS?

TYPES OR TRAILS ACCORDING TO TRAIL LENGTH:

THE TRAILS OR PATHS AND THEIR SIGNS

• Long Distance Trails (GR): These are routes whose distance exceeds 50 km. The signs are white and red.
• Short Trails (PR): There are routes whose distance is between 10 and 50 km. The signs are white and yellow.
• Local Trails (SL): There are routes whose distance doen´t exceed 10 km. The signs are white and green.
• Variants: These are other trails that are separated of the main route to return to the main trail later.

• Progressive (start slowly and increase little by little) and constant.

• On ascents.
• The body forward.
• The short steps.
• If It is strong, zig-zagging
• On descents
• The body backwards.
• Bending knees.
• If it is strong, zig-zagging

WALKING PACE

We will avoid excessively long stops, so as not to get cold. 1 hour walk = 5- 10 minutes.

Stop and breaks

• Sneakers or boots:
• With picture on the sole
• A high cane.
• laces.
• Musn´t wear them in a long walking.
• Never use two socks.

footwear

• You don´t wear shorts.
• Multilayer system.
• Warm clothes: gloves and hat.
• In summer-spring: sunscreen, sunglasses and cap.

clothes

equipment

• Weight on the hips.
• Very bulky and light weight things in the lower area.
• Heavier things on the top, near the back.
• Keep the sweatshirt, the raincoat and first-aid kit on hand.
• Distribute the load symmetrically.
• Don’t carry hanging objects.
• Try to get nothing pin in your back.

backpack

equipment

1st layer = breathable or technical shirts (not cotton).2nd layer = clothes to keep warm.3rd layer = waterproof clothing.

Walk to the left an in a column

Notify someone of the excursion

Special medication or suffer from any illness

The weather

MINIMUM SAFETY ASPECTS

• Foods rich in carbohydrates (nuts, chocolate, fruit, cookies, bread, cereals …).
• Drink before you seem thirsty or it will be too late. In short and spaced sips.

nutrition and hydration

• Never leave your footprint anywhere

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HIKER

¡GRACIAS!