There's a place that my husband and I often go to hike. It is so magnificent! We are full of eagerness into running wild with no tensions and problems to worry just by the sound of its name. This magnificent place transforms us into children of the wild, running alongside creeks that wind down into the so-called Wild Horse Canyon.
The trails are somewhat steep, rocky and lined with mosses and all sorts of little growing things. It has a enormous waterfall at the peak of the trail, it's water flows into the canyon. Usually it takes about an hour to reach the top. Sometimes when there is a dry season, we can hike all the way to the bottom, which is even steeper and harder to navigate. It was spring of last year, there was this one day, since the weather was looking great, we decided on taking a hike into the canyon. There were so many things that I placed in our knapsacks, including a camera and our meal for lunch.
I noticed at the beginning of the trail that there was a stick that someone had leaned up against one of the gigantic Pine trees along the trail. The fine looking stick would be great for support, that was what I thought when I took it. It was my first time to assist myself with a walking stick and it just felt like using it at that time. We trekked near streams that were gushing with too much water due to the spring rain that had poured from days before. The day was so magnificent. We sort of landed almost near the highest point of the waterfall. My husband went ahead of me. He walked on the trough of the small pool. Always watch where you go, that is the primary cardinal rule when going out for a hike. Unfortunately at that time, I broke that rule when I was about to pass through the pool. It was a tough fall. I had placed my foot on a rock when I passed through and it caught me off-balance because I was looking above. I realized I had sprained my ankle pretty seriously and the pain was agonizing. I rested for a while and contemplated. Then, I realized we still had to climb back up. We recognized that our cell phones were useless because we were way below in the canyon, so there was no signal. Fantastic. Since we had hiked there so many times, we knew of a short cut to the road. We started mounting up the ravine as soon as I assured my partner that I could carry myself to the road as he had to bring the car over. Besides, I had someone to thank for, somehow that stick was left for me. I could not have gotten out not for that stick that aided me. At that time, I never thought that I was in a really tight situation. In conclusion, I went home with a gravely injured ankle and used crutches for numerous weeks.
Each time before taking that step, watch first. That would be the main rule for hiking safely and be alert all the time. Carry a small first aid kit, water and a little snack. Be sure that your hiking boots are durable that can protect your feet in case anything happens. I think that my boots saved my ankle from getting broken. Understand what you are about to do before actually doing it. You could get yourself killed if you accidentally lose your footing as you step on a rock or a tree root or loose dirt and find yourself at the bottom of some hill.
You will be able to avoid snakes if you know where your foot is landing on. Bring a companion when going out for a hike, allow yourselves to relax once in a while and do not hurry yourselves. To be able to recognize the magnificence of the scenery is for that purpose why you should take a break. Unless if you already know the place and is familiar with all the ins and outs of the area where you are hiking, just follow the trail. If you had to take a leak or want some private time, you better let your hiking buddy know where you are off to. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. In case of a chance of rain, include light rain gear.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
The trails are somewhat steep, rocky and lined with mosses and all sorts of little growing things. It has a enormous waterfall at the peak of the trail, it's water flows into the canyon. Usually it takes about an hour to reach the top. Sometimes when there is a dry season, we can hike all the way to the bottom, which is even steeper and harder to navigate. It was spring of last year, there was this one day, since the weather was looking great, we decided on taking a hike into the canyon. There were so many things that I placed in our knapsacks, including a camera and our meal for lunch.
I noticed at the beginning of the trail that there was a stick that someone had leaned up against one of the gigantic Pine trees along the trail. The fine looking stick would be great for support, that was what I thought when I took it. It was my first time to assist myself with a walking stick and it just felt like using it at that time. We trekked near streams that were gushing with too much water due to the spring rain that had poured from days before. The day was so magnificent. We sort of landed almost near the highest point of the waterfall. My husband went ahead of me. He walked on the trough of the small pool. Always watch where you go, that is the primary cardinal rule when going out for a hike. Unfortunately at that time, I broke that rule when I was about to pass through the pool. It was a tough fall. I had placed my foot on a rock when I passed through and it caught me off-balance because I was looking above. I realized I had sprained my ankle pretty seriously and the pain was agonizing. I rested for a while and contemplated. Then, I realized we still had to climb back up. We recognized that our cell phones were useless because we were way below in the canyon, so there was no signal. Fantastic. Since we had hiked there so many times, we knew of a short cut to the road. We started mounting up the ravine as soon as I assured my partner that I could carry myself to the road as he had to bring the car over. Besides, I had someone to thank for, somehow that stick was left for me. I could not have gotten out not for that stick that aided me. At that time, I never thought that I was in a really tight situation. In conclusion, I went home with a gravely injured ankle and used crutches for numerous weeks.
Each time before taking that step, watch first. That would be the main rule for hiking safely and be alert all the time. Carry a small first aid kit, water and a little snack. Be sure that your hiking boots are durable that can protect your feet in case anything happens. I think that my boots saved my ankle from getting broken. Understand what you are about to do before actually doing it. You could get yourself killed if you accidentally lose your footing as you step on a rock or a tree root or loose dirt and find yourself at the bottom of some hill.
You will be able to avoid snakes if you know where your foot is landing on. Bring a companion when going out for a hike, allow yourselves to relax once in a while and do not hurry yourselves. To be able to recognize the magnificence of the scenery is for that purpose why you should take a break. Unless if you already know the place and is familiar with all the ins and outs of the area where you are hiking, just follow the trail. If you had to take a leak or want some private time, you better let your hiking buddy know where you are off to. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. In case of a chance of rain, include light rain gear.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
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