Safety Measures to be taken on a Trek


A healthy body is a major concern while trekking, if you are fit then only you can do the trek thoroughly. Otherwise there will be tiredness, dizziness in you while trekking.  Therefore it is an important factor and a step to be taken to have a decent fitness while trekking. 

1. Safety matters 
 Few things to keep in mind before trekking.

Ensure you have appropriate cloths for every single climate condition. It would be ideal if you prepare yourself for uncertain climate conditions and apply the mantra better be cautions for any situation. The water is commonly not perfect, not even at high elevations. So it’s good to bring water refining tablets. Individual cleanliness is significant all together not to become ill. Hand sanitizer or sanitization gel will get you far. Continually carry your mobile phone with you. On the off chance you can feel the need of it. 
Bring a first aid pack, particularly when you are trekking alone. Though we must say to always have a guide while trekking in the Himalayas. Trekking may sound cold but during the long periods of climbing you may get a lot of sunlight directly on your face. Therefore always bring skin protection sunscreen, shades and maybe even a sun cap. 
Trekking is an activity that requires a lot of body muscles to move and function smoothly. Train your even for the easiest trek. This will avoid muscles and joint strains. You need not be athletic to trek. Just averagely fit. Involve in cardio exercises like running, long brisk walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming. Do not overly do it. You will be walking for hours with a backpack. To enjoy the walk, you must ensure that the bag is light. By that, you do not have to exclude the things you might need. Try to cut down on the number of clothes you will carry. The experience you derive is also largely influenced by the equipment you carry. Do not compromise on the quality of any of the requirement, especially trekking shoes and clothes. 

2. How to prevent altitude illness?
Prevent you with few tips.

The most ideal approach to lower down the altitude illness is by descending gradually. At the point when you are over 3,000 m, descend 300-400 m for each day. At higher altitude above where you can record height disorder side effects, consistently take a rest day. In addition, continue drinking enough water to remain hydrated. Avoid liquor while trekking. The general water drinking rule is to drink 1 liter of water for every 1,000 m. To represent, on the off chance that at 4,000 m, at that point 4 liter of water ought to be expended every day, at 5,000 m 5 liter of water and so on. Another prescribed method to prptect yourself from high altitude sickness is to carry Diamox (Acetazolamide) pills in order to accelerate the acclimatization. When you rise beyond what 3,000 m you can begin taking 1 pill for every day. 

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