How to Prepare for a Safe Hiking Trip

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Learn hiking and backpacking safety tips and precautions, such as how to cross rivers safely and watch out for objective hazards, in this free hiking safety video series.

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  Be Aware of Objective Hazards When Hiking

  Learn how to watch out for objective hazards and protect yourself from object hazards, such as falling rocks and debris in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  Be Aware of Toxic & Dangerous Plants When Hiking

  Learn how to watch out for and be careful of toxic and dangerous plants when hiking in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  Evaluate Weather Conditions while Hiking

  Learn how to evaluate weather conditions when hiking, with tips for avoiding dangerous situations in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Hike in a Group

  Learn how to safely hike in a group, including how to account for everyone and how to make sure that everyone has an adequate supply of food and water, in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Hike Safely Around Wildlife

  Learn how to be safe around wildlife when hiking to ensure that neither you or the wildlife is disturbed by each other's presence in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Navigate Steep Terrain & Slopes When Hiking

  Learn how to navigate steep slopes and difficult terrain safely when hiking in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Prepare for Potential Hiking Dangers

  Learn how to prepare for a hiking trip, with tips including how to set goals and be aware of dangers, in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Safely Cross Rivers & Streams When Hiking

  Learn how to safely cross bodies of water, such as rivers and streams, without falling in, losing supplies or getting swept away in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Safely Hike During Hunting Season

  Learn how to safely hike during hunting season, including how to prevent being seen as prey and how to stand out so that doesn't happen in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Stay Hydrated When Hiking & Backpacking

  Learn how to stay hydrated when hiking and backpacking and ensure that your water supply does not run low or out in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  How to Treat Blisters on your Feet When Hiking

  Learn how to treat blisters on your feet when hiking and other hazards that are incurred while hiking for long periods of time in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  Learn About Hiking Evacuations

  Learn about evacuating an injured hiker and how to plan for hiking evacuations while you're out in the wilderness in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

  Learn how to stay found when hiking, how to not panic and how to keep yourself sane until you're found in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  Understand the Importance of Leaving a Hiking Itinerary Before Hiking

  Learn about the importance of leaving word or hiking itinerary with a person or in a conspicuous spot before hiking in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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  Understand the Importance of Walking Quietly on a Hiking Trip

  Learn why it's essential to walk quietly when hiking in the woods to prevent disturbing the natural flow of nature or even other hikers in this free hiking safety video series.

  

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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.