How to keep safe in the mountains ? by José Ignacio Gómez de León https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks All you need to know en-us 2020-11-06 20:16:04 UTC 2020-11-09 20:57:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f304.png Hiking in the mountains, a wonderful experience, BUT ........... joseignaciogomezleon https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/899921566
  • Nowadays, more and more people are focus on environment and doing activities in Nature, accordingly mountains attract crowds. Generally speaking, mountains are rough places and they´re several accidents. People believe that walking in the mountains is such as park tour, but nothing could be more different.
  • On the other hand, mountains are one of the most impressive places on the planet, full of amazing landscapes and wildlife.

Go to the link and do a virtual tour !



]]> 2020-11-07 11:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/899921566 What you should learn about walking in the mountains ? joseignaciogomezleon https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/899936984
  • First of all, you should get technical & quality equipment like mountain clothes and boots, backpack, poles, waterproof cape, and feather jacket. Make sure you carry a mobile phone and extra batteries, flashlight, and fist-aid kit. 

  • It´s convenient use walkie-talkies if the group of mountaineers is numerous, don´t forget that in the mountains and valleys there are no phone coverage.

Visit an on-line outlet shop and equip yourself properly !

]]> 2020-11-07 12:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/899936984 What would you say if I told you that you can minimize the risks ? joseignaciogomezleon https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/899977379
  • You should plan a route, distance to be covered and the difference in level between the ascent and descent. I highly recommend that you learn the use of maps and compass, as an alternative to mobile GPS applications, for instance  Wikiloc. 


Learn how to use a map and navigate !!

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  • You must decide whether go outdoor or not, and the type of equipment according to the following adverse parameters : wind speed ( upper that 20 mph ), temperatures below cero, scorching weather, mist, if it will be pouring or blizzard. 
  • Remember you that weather in mountains is always changeable, and there´re frequent storms and dangerous lightnings.

Please, don´t forget check weather !


]]> 2020-11-07 13:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/900008821 That's all mountaineers, enjoy and keep safe. joseignaciogomezleon https://padlet.com/joseignaciogomezleon/Bookmarks/wish/900054554
Walking in the mountains is exciting and healthy, although it´s a risky sport and you should follow the previous advices, have an appropriate insurance and yours first routes try to do with a specialized company and qualified instructors.   
 
keep insured !


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