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SNOW FUN
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WINTER
"Winter Hiking Guide"
In winter, the snow-capped mountains are like a snow-covered fairyland, attracting many hiking enthusiasts to embark on the journey. However, the outdoor environment in winter is complex, and the risk increases accordingly.
Hiking in winter, safe and happy, here are a few tips and coping with the risk of small strategies, let's take a look!
PART 01.
Prepare well before you travel
①. Carefully plan the hiking route
Winter snow walking physical consumption is large, slow speed, the design of the route should fully consider the distance and physical factors to avoid too long route.
Get an accurate weather forecast before you travel, know the climate and sunset time, and inform family or friends about your trip
②. Reserve adequate nutritional energy
Ensure adequate sleep, dietary intake of sufficient energy, supplement vitamin A, B, D, eat more digestible, alkaline foods, such as vegetables, fruits, kelp, etc., avoid crude fiber and easy to produce gas food.
③. Plan the hiking route carefully
Before starting, fully stretch, preheat joints, muscles and ligaments, rub the lower edge of the knee to promote the secretion of joint lubrication, and perform adaptive training to enhance endurance if conditions permit.
④. Choose clothes and equipment reasonably
Follow the three-layer dressing principle, the base layer is made of quick-drying and moisture-guiding material, the middle layer is made of wool products to keep warm, and the outer layer is windproof, waterproof and breathable.
Protect your head, throat, wrists, and ankles with snow sets, glasses, warm hats, gloves, spare socks and other equipment.
PART 02.
Prepare well before you travel
①. Prevent snow blindness to avoid falling and sliding
Wear snow goggles or sunglasses to prevent snow blindness, observe snow to prevent avalanches, and wear crampons on smooth snow roads to prevent slipping.
②. Maintain a comfortable walking rhythm
The intensity of hiking should be gradual, the breathing rate should be stable, the heart rate should be 120-140 times/minute, and the balance should be maintained with moderate force on the feet. The activity should be finished before dark and night walking should be avoided.
③. Strictly control the weight of the load
Do as you can before departure, control the weight, generally do not exceed 1/4 of the body weight, special cases do not exceed 1/3, carry hiking poles, prepare spare insoles and socks.
④. Always pay attention to warm and cold
Outdoor low temperature in winter is dangerous, do not sit in the snow and tuyere when resting, do not take off your clothes and hat when sweating, do not deal with frostbite in the wrong way, wear more artificial wool or pure wool fabric.
⑤. flexible use of walking skills
Take the "zigzag" route on steep slopes, avoid going too fast or running down the mountain, protect the knee joint and leg muscles, refer to the downhill hiking skills guide.
⑥. Implement camping safety points
Watch for avalanche risk before camping, prepare warm sleeping bags, thick moisture-proof MATS, use sledges or snowshoes to level the ground, secure the tent, keep the tent ventilated, and avoid food attracting wildlife.
PART 03.
Risk response measures
①. Frostbite coping strategies
Hands and feet are easy to frostbite, always leave dry clothes and socks, wear hats and gloves in the tent, keep the head and fingers warm.
②. Avalanche response measures
High altitude mountaineering attention avalanche, 30° -50 ° snow slope risk is high, 38° the most dangerous, when passing carefully.
③. Countermeasures for getting lost
Snow is easy to get lost, pay attention to the direction when hiking, confirm regularly, download offline tracks in advance, and carry GPS devices and walkie-talkies to keep in touch with your companions.
④. Measures to cope with physical exhaustion
Timely supplement of high-energy food and glucose, winter outdoor drinking needs the same summer, you can bring ordinary water or sports drinks, moderate drinking water, carry throat lozenges to relieve thirst.
Hiking in winter is an adventure full of challenges and surprises, but safety is always a priority.
I hope the above tips can help you travel safely, enjoy the fun of hiking in winter, and leave unforgettable memories of snow and ice.
Be sure to make thorough preparations before departure, let us safely embark on the ice journey together!
