How to Prepare for a Safe Hiking Trip

Summary: Hiking and backpacking through beautiful wilderness can be an exhilarating experience full of breathtaking views and, at times, terrifying dangers. Though it is definitely worth the risk, hiking is not a stroll in the park, consequently it is essential that you adhere to basic hiking safety rules. If you are planning a hiking trip, make sure that you incorporate learning hiking safety into your preparation. If you would like to learn basic hiking safety, learn for free, online, from our expert hiking guide.

In this free online hiking safety video series, our hiking expert will teach you basic hiking safety tips such as how to forecast and evaluate weather conditions that may endanger you and your group, how to beware of objective hazards like falling rocks and trees, how to treat blisters on your feet, how to stay hydrated, how to "stay found," how to be aware of toxic and dangerous plants, how to hike safely during hunting season, how to cross rivers, how to be safe around wildlife when hiking, and how to navigate steep slopes and steep terrain.