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Trekking and Hiking

The document provides information about mountain trekking and hiking, including key equipment, safety protocols, and preparation steps. It discusses the differences between hiking and trekking, with hiking involving day-long activities along trails and trekking requiring multi-day trips through challenging terrains. The document outlines essential gear like backpacks, footwear, clothing, tents, and first aid kits. It emphasizes the importance of physical and psychological preparation, organizing an effective climbing team with clear roles, and planning what essential items to bring for the excursion.

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Trekking and Hiking

The document provides information about mountain trekking and hiking, including key equipment, safety protocols, and preparation steps. It discusses the differences between hiking and trekking, with hiking involving day-long activities along trails and trekking requiring multi-day trips through challenging terrains. The document outlines essential gear like backpacks, footwear, clothing, tents, and first aid kits. It emphasizes the importance of physical and psychological preparation, organizing an effective climbing team with clear roles, and planning what essential items to bring for the excursion.

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2nd Quarter

PE 4

TREKKING
and
HIKING
Presented by: April Anne Hingcol, LPT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the nature of mountain trekking and hiking as mountaineering activities.
2. Observe personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,
hyperthermia, and hypothermia during MVPA participation.
3. Identify school and community resources in case of an injury or emergency.
4. Demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment.
5. Recognize the value of optimizing one’s health through participation in physical
activities.
6. Display initiative, responsibility, and leadership in recreational activities.
TOPICS

TREKKING & TREKKING & WHAT TO DO


HIKING HIKING BEFORE
EQUIPMENT CLIMBING
HIKING vs TREKKING
TREKKING
TREKKING
A longer journey through
uncharted paths within a
challenging environment.
HIKING
HIKING
Hiking is usually longer than walking
on city streets or similar pathways.

Hiking usually lasts continually for


a day.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIKING
AND TREKKING

DAY HIKE MULTI-DAY HIKE


HIKING (Trails) TREKKING (Terrains)
EQUIPMENTS
BAG

Your bag for the climb should be a backpack,


which is a type of bag carried on your back and
secured with straps that go over your shoulders.
BAG

☑ It should be comfortable.
☑ It must be big enough to carry your things.
BELT BAG

Put things that you need easy access on such


as the trail food, emergency kits, wallet, and
camera.
FOOTWEAR

A pair of boots that have traction and sole that can grip
on slippery ground is advisable in a climbing activity.
TWO KINDS OF BOOTS FOR HIKING OR
TREKKING

FABRIC BOOTS LEATHER BOOTS


FABRIC BOOTS

☑ A combination of fabric and materials like


leather.

☑ This provides comfort to your feet as they


are soft, flexible, and lightweight.
LEATHER BOOTS
☑ Heavier than fabric boots

☑ More durable and can give maximum protection


to your feet

☑Water-resistant and have strong


cleated soles.
SPORTS
SANDALS
CLOTHING AND OTHER
BODY PROTECTION
TENT AND SLEEPING
ACCESSORIES
SLEEPING PAD
Sleeping mat or pad provides
padding to your sleeping bag from
small rocks that can hurt your back. It
also protects your body from the cold
ground.
FIRST AID AND
EMERGENCY KIT
WHAT TO DO BEFORE CLIMBING

PREPARATION ORGANIZING ORGANIZING


CLIMBING THINGS TO
TEAM BRING
PHYSICAL
PREPARATION
These activities will improve your
cardiorespiratory endurance which is much
needed when hiking for hours and trekking for
days in a multiterrain environment.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
PREPARATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION

Set a desire to You may engage For newbies in


Condition with your fellow
experience the mountain climbing,
yourself about the climbers so that
wilderness of the joining a support
importance of each of you can
mountains and group is highly
the climb. set your goals and
reach the summit. recommended
objectives for the
climb.
ORGANIZING THE
CLIMBING TEAM
LEADER
● He or she should be in charge in
making decisions and
emergencies, especially during
difficult times.
● He or she also assigns the tasks for
the other members of the team.
● The leader must also inspire
everyone to do their best in
achieving the group’s objectives in
the climb.
PACER
● The task of the pacer is to prod
climbers in maintaining the
rhythm of the hike.
● He or she ensures that all
members of the group walk in the
correct trails and in right pacing.
● He or she also suggests when to
rest and regain energy and
strength.
SWEEPER

He or she ensures that no one is left behind during the


ascent or descent.
ORGANIZING THE
THINGS TO BRING
● Cooking gear
cket to get to
● Things
Tent
W a you
rm Janeed
● ● Fuel (against
mper
quickly.
● Juback)
● Hydro Bladder
● Sleeping bag
●● First Aid Kit
Sleeping mat
●● Rain Jacket
Clothes
● Phone
● Keys
● Wallet
● Sun cream
Do you have any questions?

THANK
YOU!
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