Hiking Ettiquette

Who yields in this picture?

• the people on the left

• the people on the right

• the hill

To walk around this puddle you would widen the trail. What should you do?

• Walk around it- the puddle will get your shoes wet.

• Walk through it. Preserve the trail by staying on the trail.

• Build a bridge.

What is this group doing incorrectly?

• HIking with too heavy a load.

• Not hiking in a way that others can pass.

• Using ski poles- it's not winter.

Instead of music on the trail, you should listen to...

• your breathing- make sure you are still doing it.

• Your cell phone alerts- you can't miss a text or call!

• The sounds of nature.

If you have to take a break, be sure to move off the trail.

• True

• False

When hiking, be sure to follow the (a)   No Trace Principle. That means don't leave any waste (human or pet) or garbage.

What is one more thing to keep in mind as you prepare to be in the outdoors?