Before you head to hiking, you want to make sure someone knows where you are going and when you are coming back. In case of emergency, someone can sound the alarm.

 

Plan your trip carefully and keep track of the time. You don’t want to end up coming back in the dark.

 

Talk to someone who have been the place before and also it would be better to join an experienced group that has someone did the route before.

 

Carry plenty of water and food with you.

 

Check the local weather.

 

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