Hiking Safety Tips: Gear, Clothing, Shoes, Emergencies and More
On this week's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump are joined by Alyssa Watson. Alyssa is a supervisor of Field Experiences for REI. Her team coordinates REI adventures in the Southwestern United States. With extensive experience in popular destinations like Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon she joined us to chat about:
-what to wear
-how to prepare for your trip (weather, trails, etc)
-gear to pack
-proper clothing including picking the right socks and shoes
-how to handle emergency situations
-heat-related challenges and how to spot heat exhaustion or heat stroke
-how much water to carry (including water bladder recommendations and salt replenishment items)
-and more
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