Trail etiquette, packing, ten essentials, footwear, and pacing.
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- What does 'Leave No Trace' mean on a hiking trail?
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Pack out everything you pack in, stay on marked paths, and do not remove or damage natural objects.- When meeting a horse or pack animal on a trail, what should you do?
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Step aside and give them the right of way, preferably downhill.- If you are hiking uphill and another hiker is coming down, who has the right of way?
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The hiker going uphill has the right of way; downhill hikers should step aside.- What is the general weight limit for a backpack?
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No more than 20-25% of your body weight for comfortable hiking.- Where should you place heavy items in your backpack?
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Close to your back and in the middle-to-upper portion of the pack, not at the very top or bottom.- What type of socks should you wear for hiking?
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Wool or synthetic blend socks, not cotton, which wick moisture and prevent blisters.- How long before a hike should you break in new hiking boots?
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At least 2 to 3 weeks before the hike, with short walks to identify problem spots.- What is the rest step technique used in hiking?
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A method of locking your rear leg straight on each step to rest your muscles and conserve energy.- Name two of the ten hiking essentials.
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Any two of: navigation, sun protection, first aid, knife, fire, shelter, extra food, extra water, extra clothes, headlamp.- What should you do if you feel a blister starting while hiking?
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Stop immediately, apply blister treatment or padding, and tape or cover the area.- Why is a headlamp or flashlight essential for hiking?
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To see the trail safely if you are hiking in low light or finish after dark unexpectedly.- What should you carry for sun protection on a hike?
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Sunscreen, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.- How should you breathe while climbing a steep section of trail?
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Breathe steadily and rhythmically, matching your breath to your steps, for example two steps per inhale.- What is proper trail etiquette when you see wildlife?
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Stay at least 25 yards away, or further for large animals, do not feed them, and back away slowly if approached.- Should you run downhill on a trail?
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No, running downhill increases injury risk and causes erosion; hike down slowly and carefully.
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