Intro to Hiking for HealthBy: Nichol Lucido

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical

○ lose excess pounds○ assist in preventing heart disease○ decrease hypertension (high blood pressure)○ build stronger bone density○ and much more!

● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual

○ connect with nature○ create purpose in life

● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental

○ set mind at ease○ enhance knowledge of nature

● Emotional● Social ● Environmental

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional

○ clear your head from stressful day○ free yourself from worry○ become calm and relaxed

● Social ● Environmental

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social

○ connect with others of similar interest○ join hiking clubs○ enjoy with family and friends

● Environmental

Hiking for Health - Benefits

Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental

○ surrounded by positive environment○ keep hiking environment clean○ become an advocate

Hiking Necessities

A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack● Food and water● Safety

Hiking Necessities

A few things to remember.....● Gear

○ a good pack sized for the length of hike○ hiking boots/shoes○ hiking stick

● What to pack● Food and water● Safety

Hiking Necessities

A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack

○ headlamp or other light source○ multi-purpose tool (swiss army knife)○ sunscreen○ bug spray○ jacket○ and more, depending on the length of your hike

● Food and water● Safety

Hiking Necessities

A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack● Food and water

○ carbohydrates for energy (sandwich)○ protein to keep muscles strong (mixed nuts/tuna)○ something crisp to quench thirst (apple)○ anything else your hiking heart desires○ plenty of water! more is better than less!

● Safety

Hiking Necessities

A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack● Food and water● Safety

○ first aid kit sufficient for hike○ ALWAYS let someone know where you are going

and when you'll be back○ wilderness first aid class is never a bad idea

Happy hiking!