Yasmin Mansoor What is hiking Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments often in mountainous or other scenic terrain Hiking up the Citadel in Afyon ID: 275011
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Hiking – Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Yasmin
MansoorSlide2
What is hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain.Slide3
“Hiking” up the Citadel in
Afyon
in Turkey
Getting inspired by the great outdoorsSlide4
The citadel from the level of the closest village.
This shows the intensity of the climbSlide5
Here is another angle!
This trip really inspired me to want to find out about hikingSlide6
Hiking – the day hike
In the United States, hiking refers to walking outdoors on a trail for recreational purposes. A day hike refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day, but not requiring an overnight camp. Multi-day hikes with camping is referred to as backpacking
In this presentation I will be focusing on how to prepare for a hike. Slide7
My Aim
I would like to prepare for a day hike in the state I live in.
I would like to take my first “official” hike in September/October when the weather is cooler and before the snow begins.
The Appalachian Trail – 53 miles of this trail lies in CT. The main section is divided into 7 smaller hikesSlide8
The Hike I would like to prepare for:
I would like to do a CT hike on the Appalachian Trail.
There are many hikes that range in distance from 4miles to 12 plus miles.
I would like to start with the 4mile hike and work up!Slide9
Some facts about the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuously marked footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length. The Trail goes through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian mountain range from the southern terminus at Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the Trail’s northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine. Slide10
Other facts about the Appalachian Trail
Known as the “A.T.,” it has been estimated that 2-3 million people visit the Trail every year and about 1,800–2,000 people attempt to “thru-hike” the Trail. People from across the globe are drawn to the A.T. for a variety of reasons: to reconnect with nature, to escape the stress of city life, to meet new people or deepen old friendships, or to experience a simpler life.Slide11
The hike I want to start with
In the last week of September I would like to do my first AT hike and then work up in terms of distance.
The hike I would like to start with is the shortest one - a 4 mile hike from Hoyt’s Road (NY Border) to Bull’s Bridge (Kent, CT).Slide12
The shortest CT hike on the AT
1) Hoyt's Road (NY Border) to Bull's Bridge (Kent, CT) - 4 miles
Directions - CT Route 7 to Route 55 West. Continue about 2 miles to parking on south side of Route 55
Parking - There is a parking lot on the Connecticut side of the state border along Route 55.
Trailhead - The trail is easily visible/accessible from the parking lot.
Camping - Wiley Shelter, 1 mile south (into NY State); Ten Mile Shelter, 3 miles north.
Water
Food and Supplies - Bull's Bridge Inn, 4 miles north from trailhead, then 1/2 mile east on Bull's Bridge Road, full menu, open for dinner 7 nights. Convenience store next to Inn. Slide13
To prepare for a hike
One needs to achieve a level of basic fitness.
One needs to work up to a hike in stages. One or two miles at first.
One needs to ensure that one has good shoes and walking clothes.
One needs to keep hydrated and carry some kind of mineral replacement food.Slide14
Be Patient
People sometimes give up because they get sore, injured, sick, bug bitten, cold or hungry, but all these things are easily avoidable by exercising your body and using your common sense!Slide15
What to take with you on Day Hikes
A good back-pack to carry
Food
Water-proof jacket
Water
Small first aid pouch
Cell phone
Compass
On longer hikes more may be needed but this is a good start. You do not want to be carrying too much
initiatllySlide16
WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING
COMFORTABLE HIKING SHOES
SOCKS
COAT DEPENDING ON WEATHER
ALWAYS CHECK THE WEATHER REPORT BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR HIKESlide17
Always tell someone where you plan to go
There are times when hikers can get lost so it is also advisable to let people know when and where you plan to hike.Slide18
Enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS!Slide19
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/
gives good advice and health tips to prepare for hiking the Appalachian trail (AT).
http://home.comcast.net/~otomola/ATHome.html
Route for 4 mile hike on AT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AT_-_Franconia_Ridge.JPG
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/hiking/hiking-basics