Nowadays
adventure tourism is very fashionable, so many tourists, whether for lack of
economic resources or for the fact of creating their own adventure, decide to
climb some mountain or mountain range that is within their reach. If this is
your idea for the holidays, then there are some tips that you should keep in
mind before making your beginner exit.
First of
all, you must know what you are about to face.
Climbing mountains is not a
joke, so you should prepare yourself mentally and physically for the excursion.
Even if this is not the first time you climb, you may feel a bit of altitude
sickness, with symptoms such as nausea and headaches. Your body will make a
great effort so it is recommended to do some type of exercise daily before
climbing to be in the best physical conditions possible.
Another
fact to consider is the research process on the mountain to climb, noting the
elevations, the average time it takes to climb, temperatures, etc.
Create a
realistic plan in advance.
It is very difficult to climb 2 mountains in 2 days
if this is your first time. Take only the necessary and indispensable in the backpack
so you do not have to carry extra weight during your ascent (this can be very
painful and damaging if you have no experience).
Be sure to
bring medications like anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, along with enough
water and nutritious snacks for the road. Caramel bars and cereals are ideal
because of their low weight and high concentration of nutrients for a rapid
increase in energy at the top.
Begin the
ascent early in the day as possible.
Thunderstorms are likely to develop in the
west in the afternoon, so it's a good idea to come back before 2 or 3 in the
afternoon.
Do not get
your hopes up too soon.
When you pass beyond the tree line and start literally
climbing towards the mountain, you will sometimes have the feeling that you are
closer to the top of what you have actually ascended. Try not to get
discouraged, as you are likely to have to keep climbing much more than you
think.
When you
reach the top...
Take a quick snack, take a photo, and begin the descent. The
view from the top is absolutely breathtaking, but the longer you relax, the
more you can increase your chances of getting caught in a thunderstorm.
Keep a log
of the trip. Take note of how long the promotion took you as well as
interesting things or people you've met along the way.
Do not give
up. Your body and mind are capable of supporting more than you think. It is a
feeling of great empowerment to climb a mountain and reach the top, so you
should adhere to this idea, even when you feel as if you are about to collapse.
