On A Hiking Trip
There is the most wonderful place my husband and I love to hike. The name itself already puts our minds into turbo mode for fun not worrying about the problems and pressures in life. This location is so breathtaking that we become like the off-springs of nature's wild, dashing next to the creeks that zigzag its way down into the canyon, the prominent Wild Horse Canyon that is.
The pathways rather has a vertical drop, rocky and edged with mosses and all various living things. It takes about an hour to get to the top of a huge waterfall that empties into the canyon. The even steeper trail below the canyon is more complicated to pass through, however we still do this when the weather is dry. It happened a year before during spring, we went trekking into the canyon on that beautiful morning. I brought for us something to eat for lunch and other things into our backpacks, even a camera.
The first thing I saw when we were at the starting point of the trail was a stick inclining beside one of the enormous pine trees along the trail. I said to myself that this lovely stick could be ideal for a walking support and so I took it with us in our hike. It was only the urge feeling that I had to use the stick and it would be my first. We hiked around streams flowing pretty full since we had a lot of spring rain. That day was so lovely. My husband and I had roughly gotten below or the top of the waterfall so to speak. My partner went first and had gone across at the lowest portion of the small pool. Just as I was about to cross, I broke the number one cardinal rule of hiking - watching where you are going. I had a hard fall in the water. I was looking up while I was crossing and was unaware of the big rock below. I knew I had a very bad ankle sprain and was in excruciating pain. I put up my feet and reflected on what just happened. All of a sudden it hit me, we were at the bottom of the canyon and we had to scale back out. We realized our cell phones did not work that deep into the canyon and hills. Fantastic. We knew a short cut to the road though given that we had trekked there numerous times. So, after convincing my husband I could make it to the road by myself while he went for the car, and after all, I had a walking stick that some kind person had just 'happened' to leave for me, we started the climb. I never thought that it would be that hard, if not for that walking stick, I wouldn't be able to get out. The ending of the story is that I had a severe sprained ankle and had to use crutches for several weeks.
For safety purposes when hiking, first rule - watch where you go. Always observe your environment. Include in your back pack a little first aid kit, some snacks, and a bottle of water. Be sure that your hiking boots are durable that can protect your feet in case anything happens. I think that my boots saved my ankle from getting broken. Think it out many times before taking action. You could get yourself killed if you accidentally lose your footing as you step on a rock or a tree root or loose dirt and find yourself at the bottom of some hill.
Being aware of every step will also help you avoid stepping on any snakes. A hiking buddy is important so that in case of emergency, he/she can be able to call for help or assist you like what had happened to me. Learn to take it easy and take the time to rest. Anyway, with the both of you taking breaks during intervals, it allows you to actually observe your environment and appreciate its beauty. If you are new to the hiking trail, stay on course, do not be so bold venturing out in the wild. Let someone know where you are going. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. Bring your rain coat along in case there's a possibility of rain. The lighter the better.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
The pathways rather has a vertical drop, rocky and edged with mosses and all various living things. It takes about an hour to get to the top of a huge waterfall that empties into the canyon. The even steeper trail below the canyon is more complicated to pass through, however we still do this when the weather is dry. It happened a year before during spring, we went trekking into the canyon on that beautiful morning. I brought for us something to eat for lunch and other things into our backpacks, even a camera.
The first thing I saw when we were at the starting point of the trail was a stick inclining beside one of the enormous pine trees along the trail. I said to myself that this lovely stick could be ideal for a walking support and so I took it with us in our hike. It was only the urge feeling that I had to use the stick and it would be my first. We hiked around streams flowing pretty full since we had a lot of spring rain. That day was so lovely. My husband and I had roughly gotten below or the top of the waterfall so to speak. My partner went first and had gone across at the lowest portion of the small pool. Just as I was about to cross, I broke the number one cardinal rule of hiking - watching where you are going. I had a hard fall in the water. I was looking up while I was crossing and was unaware of the big rock below. I knew I had a very bad ankle sprain and was in excruciating pain. I put up my feet and reflected on what just happened. All of a sudden it hit me, we were at the bottom of the canyon and we had to scale back out. We realized our cell phones did not work that deep into the canyon and hills. Fantastic. We knew a short cut to the road though given that we had trekked there numerous times. So, after convincing my husband I could make it to the road by myself while he went for the car, and after all, I had a walking stick that some kind person had just 'happened' to leave for me, we started the climb. I never thought that it would be that hard, if not for that walking stick, I wouldn't be able to get out. The ending of the story is that I had a severe sprained ankle and had to use crutches for several weeks.
For safety purposes when hiking, first rule - watch where you go. Always observe your environment. Include in your back pack a little first aid kit, some snacks, and a bottle of water. Be sure that your hiking boots are durable that can protect your feet in case anything happens. I think that my boots saved my ankle from getting broken. Think it out many times before taking action. You could get yourself killed if you accidentally lose your footing as you step on a rock or a tree root or loose dirt and find yourself at the bottom of some hill.
Being aware of every step will also help you avoid stepping on any snakes. A hiking buddy is important so that in case of emergency, he/she can be able to call for help or assist you like what had happened to me. Learn to take it easy and take the time to rest. Anyway, with the both of you taking breaks during intervals, it allows you to actually observe your environment and appreciate its beauty. If you are new to the hiking trail, stay on course, do not be so bold venturing out in the wild. Let someone know where you are going. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. Bring your rain coat along in case there's a possibility of rain. The lighter the better.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
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