Hillwalking advice for beginners

the rucksack — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:40:25 +0000

Hillwalking is a wonderful recreational activity but there are some risks attached. These risks fall into three categories: the weather, the terrain and the fact that you are in the middle of nowhere. The higher up you go, the more the temperature drops, at a ratio of roughly 1 degree per hundred metres. The wind speeds often increase as you ascend, and it gets rainier and mistier too. The weather can turn in a flash at higher altitudes. So if you’re new to hillwalking, you need to be aware of the dangers and act accordingly: Ensure that you will be off the hill before it starts to get dark. Never walk alone in the hills unless there ...

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Hillwalking advice for beginners

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Hillwalking advice for beginners