Outdoor Recreational

Activities
Outdoor Recreational Activities

 Activities done outside the

building usually with nature
Hiking
o Going on a long walk for the
purpose of pleasure and
exercise.
o More adventurous
Pleasure
o Being one with nature
Exercise
o Pertains to the fitness benefits
that you can get from hiking
Question:
 Have you experienced walking
in a long distance?
 How was the feeling
Benefits from walking in
a longer distance
1. Improves cardiovascular
endurance
2. Gives the feeling of relaxation
3. Balances daily routine
4. Good option for weight
management activity
Important Tips for
Hiking
1. Pick a partner
 Find a friend who is an
experienced hikers and
backpackers.
2. Pick a destination
Research on your destination
 Read travel books, websites
or magazines
3. Know your time and distance
 Know how long and far the trip
will take you.
 Help you plan what you need to
pack
 Help you budget for the trip
4. Be physically ready
 Make sure you are physically fit
for the hike.
 Practice carrying heavy bags to build
strength.
 Enough endurance to prepare for
long walks.
5. Choose your gear and backpack

 Pack as light as possible

 Consider its carrying capacity
and size
6. Pack and wear appropriate clothing
 Wear moisture or dry fit fabric
to absorb sweat faster
Wear proper shoes like hiking
shoes or trail runners
6. Pack and wear appropriate clothing
 Wear hat to protect you from
the sun
 Always bring jacket in case of
rains
6. Pack and wear appropriate clothing
 Wear comfortable pants like
trekking pants or shorts
7. Plan your meals

 Bring some trail mix like nuts,

chocolates, jelly, cereal etc. to
keep you energized throughout
the day
7. Plan your meals

 Overnight hikes
 Plan your meals accordingly.
8. Keep communication lines open

 Not all areas have signal for

your mobile phones but keep
them handy in case of
emergency
8. Keep communication lines open
 Before leaving for a trip make
sure that you have a contact
person who knows all your
emergency details
 Leave your itinerary with your contact
person
Wilderness Ethics
1. Pack out what you pack in
 Practice the Leave No Trace
principles
 Picking up your trash and bringing
them home for you
2. Moderate your noise levels
 Respect the privacy of others
3. Be respectful and courteous to
other visitors as well as to wildlife
4. Enjoy the view and the
experience
Important Checklist for
Hikers for Safety ,
Survival and Basic
Comfort
1. Navigation
 Act of going to different places
 Map (with protective case)
 Compass
 GPS (optional)
 Radio system that uses signals from
satellites.
2. Sun Protection
 Sunscreen and lip balm
 Sunglasses
3. Insulation
 Rain jacket with extra layers for
cold conditions
4. Illumination
 Headlamp or flashlight (plus
spare)
 Extra batteries
5. First Aid supplies
 First aid kit
6. Fire
 Matches or lighter
 Waterproof container
 Fire Starter
7. Repair kit and tools
 Knife or multi-tool
 Kits of stove, mattress,
and duct tape
8. Nutrition
 Extra day’s supply food
9. Hydration
 Water bottles
 Water filter or other
treatment system.
10. Emergency shelter
 Tent, tarp or reflective blanket
Before the Hike
1. You must be physically fit
2. Attend to the following concerns:
 Your travel plan
 Possible transportation
 Budget
 Food and water to bring
 Equipment to bring
During the Hike
1. On group formation
 Follow a single file formation
 Overtaking should be avoided but in
case of a need to do it inform the
hiker in-front of you
 Maintain a certain distance in
between hikers
2. Pacing
 Start with a slow pace gradually
change as the group desire
 Do not leave anyone behind
 Inform the group if there is a need
to rest
2. Pacing
 Pace of the group should be
 Slowest or the person who have a
heaviest load
3. Trail Signs
 Man-maid/Alternative
 Any colored materials like yarn can
be used but is should be known by
all the members of the group
3. Trail Signs
 Natural Trail Signs
 Materials found in environment like
rocks, grass and twigs