Solo hiking is fun and exciting in more than one ways that you cannot understand until you do it yourself. Nowadays, more and more female solo travellers are making the list in hiking. So if you are planning to go for a great hiking experience alone in some mountain trail, let’s, not anything keep you from enjoying it.
Here are some of the essential tips for solo female hiking.
Know Your Trail
Always select a trail that is well-known and has a defined path. You need to be sure about your destination. You must have a clear idea on the trail to avoid unexpected problems on your journey. Just knowing the distance of the trail and where it ends is not enough. You should research well on the type of terrain it has, a number of exits, dangers of animals, whether there are any tricky paths or cliffs and so on.
Look For Weather Report
The most important part of your hiking is to learn about the weather forecast. Since you are a solo traveller and there is no one else to update you about the weather report, you might want to stay informed about the weather conditions of the place you are planning to visit. First, decide on which season you would like to hike. Depending on the season you prefer you should learn about the pros and cons of that particular season and the weather changes that may occur.
Stay Within Your Limits
It is always advisable not to push your limits as if anything happens you will have to deal with it alone without help. Before you decide on a particular hiking trail you need to be sure if you are physically fit for it. Hiking requires a certain fitness level. And your body needs to match that level of fitness.
Do Not Change Plan Midway
One of the major problems in solo hiking is to change the plan suddenly and follow another trail. This should not happen as this may cause unnecessary confusions and complications that would only increase your tiredness and you might end up in a poorly informed place. Therefore, make sure you plan prior to your leaving for hiking and stick to the first plan.
Pack Necessary Things
Hiking without proper supplies is not possible. And when it is about solo travelling one must make a packing list for all the necessary things needed for the journey. Start packing two days early so that you do not forget something useful. Also, make sure that you do not overpack. Get the right travel bags for hiking and pack the absolute essentials. You must carry first aid kit, toiletries and necessary documents besides other things.
Take Care Of Your Vehicle
You are going on a long journey and you cannot do without your vehicle. But when you take a car you need to keep it well maintained. Keep your car fuelled as you might need to drive it any time.
Inner Voice And Instinct Is Your Friend
Travelling all alone means you need to stay focused and be brave. You cannot lose hope and stop what you have started. If there is one thing that you should always listen to is your inner voice. Always do what your instinct tells you, that way you may avoid dangers and sudden problems.
Hope these tips help you to be a pro in solo hiking.
