{"id":9999993779,"date":"2020-11-30T04:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T04:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vagajobs.com\/blog\/?p=9999993779"},"modified":"2020-11-30T21:15:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T21:15:14","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-winter-hiking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vagajobs.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-winter-hiking\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare For Winter Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”blog-text-body”]There is nothing more serene than a winter hike. The morning sun hits the trees just right with snow acting as glitter in the filtered light. A recent dump of powder covering the trees redefines how sound travels and convincing enough to believe you\u2019re in a peaceful dimension. While the beauty of winter hiking can be agreed upon, preparation is not the same as hiking in the summer. The first rule of winter hiking, like any activity, is to be prepared. You need to have the appropriate gear and sufficient knowledge to ensure not only your safety, but also the safety of others around you. Here\u2019s what you need to know: <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9999993784″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeIn” bb_tab_container=””][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”blog-text-body”]<\/p>\n

Check The Weather<\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”blog-text-body”]When choosing a trail and a date, check the weather first. As the days get closer, check it a few more times. The most accurate weather forecast is usually within 72 hours, but you should always be prepared for unexpected changes. You are in the mountains and Mother Nature will put her own twist on your outdoor plans. It\u2019s also good to check multiple sources for a consistent forecast. Here are my picks for weather forecast websites: Mountain Forecast<\/a>, Wunderground<\/a>, AccuWeather,<\/a> and NOAA.\u00a0<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9999993783″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeIn” bb_tab_container=””][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”blog-text-body”]<\/p>\n

Bring The Gear<\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”blog-text-body”]Winter hiking does require bringing more gear than summer hiking. Not only are you packing more layers and things to keep warm, you\u2019ll also be bringing gear that you hope you won\u2019t have to use like a portable locator beacon<\/a>(PLB) and a very well-stocked first aid kit<\/a>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”blog-text-body”]Here\u2019s a solid list of items to consider bringing on your next winter hike: <\/span><\/p>\n