With whom to go hiking. Recommendations from personal experience. Conducting a hiking trip

So, you have decided to go on a hiking trip... And immediately a lot of questions arise: Where and what route to go? With which of your friends and acquaintances are you ready for several days, or even weeks, to communicate from morning to evening? What equipment to take? How to dress? What to take from products? I will try to answer this and other possible questions about hiking in this article.

Where is the best place to go hiking?

As for personal preferences, there are a lot of options too. If you love water, it will probably be interesting and exciting for you to raft down some mountain river. Although you may be happy to stand for a week or two in the camp near some quiet forest lake, hidden from human civilization in the deep wilds. Or the love of water will bring you to the warm coast of our beloved Black Sea.

If you love mountains, then again, you have a lot of options to have a great time without leaving Russia. You can go to the Caucasus, since 2014 it has become possible to travel to the Crimea (without going abroad). Also of particular interest is Subpolar Urals with its seemingly small, but rather difficult, in terms of ascents, peaks.

Therefore, it is up to you to decide exactly where you will go! The main thing is to soberly weigh your capabilities and the strength that will be required of you on the route. Sometimes it's better to have a fun and stress-free walk on an easier route than to exhaust yourself and leave your health on a more difficult route that you set off on without the appropriate training and equipment.

With whom to go hiking?

Do not take a person with you on a hike who is not interested in this in principle, because on the route you can hear a lot of impartial words addressed to him from him (why did you drag me here, etc.).

Personally, I generally like to go hiking alone and for two or three weeks I don’t experience any lack of communication. But walking alone (in my opinion) is possible only on the condition that you take your dog with you. Without a dog in the forest, and even on the river, it will be rather dreary, and in some places even dangerous. The dog not only brightens up loneliness, but also warns you in a timely manner about the approach of a wild beast. And her most important advantage is that she cannot speak, and for me, a city person, to be silent and listen to nature is a very great happiness.

What should be the equipment?

If we talk about a simple hiking trip, then most likely you will need the following equipment on the route: a backpack (the size and type of a backpack depends on the duration of the route), a tent, a sleeping bag, a polyurethane mat, dishes. Take the rest as needed. And remember - everything that you take, you have to carry on yourself. Therefore, always think about whether you need this or that thing on the route, or if you can easily do without it.

How to dress?

I always take sneakers and rubber boots with me, sometimes I have to wear trekking boots instead of sneakers. It is very convenient to walk in parking lots in light slippers (slates).

What food to take on a hike?

It is clear that within the framework of one article I can hardly tell about all the intricacies of preparing for a hiking trip, so I will definitely continue to publish articles about tourism in

From finding a route to getting the right gear, what to do when you decide to go on a camping holiday.

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In summer, everyone really wants to escape somewhere from the stuffy city and from themselves. Even if you've never been out for a long time in nature, haven't played sports, and generally traveled little, you can start hiking without preparation. The main thing is to get interested and inspired by hiking.

But what about those who do not know anything about hiking and do not understand what to buy and where to start? TJ has compiled an instruction that will help you plan your actions.

How to choose the right type of tourism and where to go for a beginner

In general, tourism is hiking, water, mountain, cycling and skiing. Hiking on a motorcycle, car and sail are also types of tourism. Without good physical fitness, it is better not to try mountain hiking right away, and for water and bicycle trips, you will need solid equipment. It is better for beginners to try their hand at simple form tourism - on foot. There you will have to answer only for yourself (because there is no equipment), besides, it will be easier for you to adjust the route.

For starters, it is better to choose popular and well-traversed routes. Avoid swampy areas. Look for those routes where there are clean rivers or springs. It is better to start with the nature of one's own and neighboring regions, and only then plan exits to Karelia, Altai or the Crimea.

Where to look for information and like-minded people

Basic hiking information can be found on travel websites, forums, and YouTube. If you already roughly understand what to take and where to go, read other people's trip reports. They are most often written by people with extensive experience, many travel to wild places in the Caucasus, Altai and even Kamchatka.

If none of your friends are ready to sign up for miles, cold nights and a bunch of insects yet, you can try to find like-minded people. There are quite a few tourist clubs and organizations, most often they are created on the basis of universities. To get to them, it is enough just to find them (it is not necessary to study at this university and in general to be a student). IN in social networks there are also many communities where participants share their experiences and invite to join their campaign.

For those who do not trust amateur performances and want everything to be planned for them at first, there are tourist firms, which organize hiking. The routes that offer they may be more complex and picturesque.

What to take with you

First you need to find the most necessary things, without which you simply cannot arrange an overnight stay - this is a backpack, a tent and a sleeping bag. For short trips, a small backpack (35-50 liters) is suitable, for weekly trips and more, you will have to take 80-120 liters. The backpack should sit well on you, fit to your shoulders and back, have a comfortable belt.

It is best to take a regular tent, two or three people. At a cost, they start from a couple of thousand rubles.

For a warm summer, almost any cheap sleeping bag will do. For cold summers and other seasons, you should choose a sleeping bag more carefully, pay attention to the comfort temperature (the one with which you will sleep well in it and not freeze) and the extreme temperature (the one in which you will survive in this sleeping bag). Be sure to take a rug with you on a hike: it isolates from the cold and is needed in order to lay it on the bottom of the tent, and only then put a sleeping bag.

The minimum set for cooking on a camping trip is a burner, a gas bottle and a pan. Of the important things on a hike, it is also worth taking a knife, a lighter, a flashlight, repellent and a first aid kit. In summer, sunscreen is very useful.

From clothes it is better to take synthetic T-shirts (they dry faster) and any comfortable pants. Worn running shoes are also suitable for shoes, but it is better to choose special trekking shoes. You need to take with you warm sweatshirt or a fleece jacket, a raincoat and a few pairs of spare socks. For the cold season, you need a jacket with a hood, a hat, gloves and thermal underwear.

Where and how to look for it

All clothing and equipment can be found in sports chain stores like Sportmaster or Decathlon. There are also special tourist shops- they are usually more expensive. Many things can be found in a simple hypermarket: inexpensive dishes, rubber boots, clothes. If you are not in a hurry and want to save money, then order everything online in Chinese stores.

For the especially resourceful, the equipment budget can be close to zero. The most modest version of equipment can be collected for 5-6 thousand rubles, especially if you share some things for two or three friends. A more decent option with a comfortable backpack, a stable tent and a warm, compact sleeping bag will cost 15-20 thousand. Real madmen can spend endlessly.

What to put in a backpack and what to do with food

For a trip, it is very important to choose a route. For the first time, it is best to find ready-made routes on the Internet with detailed descriptions. The simplest and cheap option for orientation on the ground - a map (you must not forget to protect it from rain) and a compass. But it is worth saying that in the forest it is quite difficult to navigate along the trails if it is not a very well-traveled route. It is best to buy a navigator and have an application with maps on your phone for safety.

Make a list before packing so you don't forget anything.

It is better to pack things in a backpack in modules (separate food, separate clothes, separate first-aid kit and hygiene products). Put heavy things on your back, so the backpack will be easier to carry. Be sure to pack your sleeping bag and change of clothes well so that they don't get wet. To protect against moisture, you can put things in special hermetic bags, but at first they can be replaced by vacuum bags and tight garbage bags fastened with tape.

Good instruction to collect a hiking backpack from a traveler and NOLS camp instructor Marco Johnson

The food you take with you should be stored for a long time. For her, there are two more important criteria: nutritional value and weight. Your set of meals should be both high in calories, contain protein and carbohydrates, and at the same time weigh a little so that you do not die under the weight of a backpack. Take with you different cereals, pasta, noodles, dry mashed potatoes, raw smoked sausage and stew, melted cheese, bread or crackers. From foreign tourists we got this thing called the trail mix. This is a mix of different snacks: nuts, dried fruits, seeds, dryers, banana chips, muesli, M&M's and everything else you can think of. The trail mix is ​​a life saver during transitions and when there is no time for lunch.

If there is space, you can take something nice for yourself and eat on the first day. It can be a chocolate bar, a can of cola, a couple of apples or mom's pie.

Anything can happen in nature, so be sure to take a first aid kit with you. It should have everything for dressings, painkillers, antipyretics, medicines for the stomach, colds and allergies. You also need to take into account personal intolerance to drugs and do not forget to take those medications that you may need. Even better would be to spare no expense and take first aid courses or look for free medical lectures.

Before you set off, be sure to tell your relatives or friends where you are going and when you plan to return, so as not to repeat the story of the hero of the movie 127 Hours.

And finally, what you need to remember when traveling

If you are already on a campaign, it is very important to properly distribute forces. Alternate walking and rest time. Ideally, you need to walk for 40-50 minutes, then rest for 10-15 minutes and alternate. On a hike, always keep active and have enough energy: have a hearty breakfast, have lunch in the middle of the day, and also have a hearty dinner, preferably with hot food (to avoid freezing at night). It is better to start the day early in the morning, and in the evening set up camp before dark. When hiking, be sure to keep an eye on the amount of remaining water and calculate its consumption in advance.

On a hike, as in any journey, something unforeseen can happen. For example, the weather may deteriorate sharply. In this case, you should be well equipped and always have options for adjusting the route. A more unpleasant moment is possible injuries, poisoning, overheating and the usual manifestations of diseases that are not terrible in the city, but can make you worry in nature. In this case, you need to have all the necessary medicines with you and also quickly change the route if necessary.

It also often happens that not all participants in the campaign find mutual language in the field. In the campaign, everything is the same as everywhere else: some are tired, others pretend to be leaders, others frankly interfere. The only difference is that you can't all go your separate ways easily. You just need to be mentally prepared for such things and, if anything, take everything into your own hands.

Describe the possible difficulties in the campaign can be endless. For most, the best solution is not to panic and be smart. Any difficult situation can be perceived as a training of one's ingenuity and endurance. And most importantly - do not forget that you yourself came up with all this and wanted to get out of your comfort zone.

I'll start from afar. We all love to travel and, of course, we want to get pleasant travel experiences and bright, beautiful pictures. How to find good company and what to look for when choosing it. In this short article, I will talk about my experience in conducting active hikes across Karelia. And some observations on how others do it.
A little bit about yourself. I started hiking in 1985. was engaged mountain tourism and climbing

Ascent to the Fisht classic.

V. Fisht view from the summit couloir to the Fishtinsky glacier.

View from the Fisht towards the sea.

Obelisk.

Since 2004, I have moved to a boat and travel mainly around Karelia and Kola Peninsula. Hiking is simple, that is, just the kind that will suit most tourists. But not PVD-one-day trips, which can be called hikes with a huge stretch. A lot has been said about the beauties of Karelia and Kola, and probably even more has been filmed, but how can one resist and not show these magical places!

White Sea

Arctic. Varzuga river


polar mosses

Waterfall on Kuvzhdenga

Night Karelia

White Sea. Low tide.

But back to the topic of our article How to travel? Alone or with a group, and if with a group, where can I get it? One, of course, is possible, but it is not suitable for everyone, and in this case, not everything is fine with security. So if you decide to go with a group, then you have four paths.
1. Put together your "gang". If you have friends who are easy-going, then going on a hike with them is perhaps the best solution.

2. To fit into the existing tourist group through friends. Also a great option. I would even say perfect for a beginner.

3. Sign up for a tourist club. Good too though turklub - turklub strife. Now there is so much rubbish out there. I recently wrote about this...

4. Buy a commercial tour. This, in my opinion, differs little from a trip with a tourist club, since serious travel agencies practically do not do this, and those who do often do not have any licenses or mandatory insurance premium. Which, in general, does not say anything at all, since on the Karelian routes I have met both quite adequate commercial groups, and groups that are inadequate to a degree close to suicide ..
What to do you ask? And I will answer the Internet to help you! Ask in the search for the name of the tourist club or travel agency and read the reviews of their customers. It happens that the very tourist club or travel agency providing paid services has something like a book of complaints and suggestions. Look into them. If the organization is old and there are a lot of different reviews in the book and they react sensitively to criticism in the organization, trying to understand what the problem is and answer their client, then everything is fine. If such a book is empty, then it is worth considering whether this tourist club is rubbing all the criticism against them!? It's better not to deal with them. Also, you should not deal with those organizations that initially put forward a lot of unreasonable requirements to the client. Particular care must be taken with those organizations which require the client's personal data BEFORE the client pays them money Giving your personal data to scammers, you risk getting a lot of problems. Fraudsters, for example, may start extorting money from you by inducing you to pay for their "services" and blackmailing you by publishing your personal information online. I'm not kidding. I know at least one such "tourist club". REMEMBER. All personal information you are reported ONLY AFTER you have paid them the money. Until this glorious moment, no one has the right to demand your personal data from you.
In addition, be sure to pay attention to the personality of the organizers of the event. If they have an obvious connection with known destructive sects, run from them like fire! However, you are unlikely to enjoy a hike with some kind of liberal who has gone.
Special attention should be paid to the equipment and attitude to safety in the organization with which you are going to go. Moreover, if the equipment can be seen in the photo BEFORE the trip, then you will have to look at the attitude to safety both before and during. real case from life. We go along the Pistajoki river. On the threshold of Zakhar, the crew of "Salyut 3", which peacefully and slowly leads its boat "to wiring" That is, from the shore on strings, observes the following picture. An inflatable two-seater "Scout" flies out of the corner and rolls over in the drain right in front of our guys. The guys help their colleagues in distress to get ashore and at that moment the next "Scout" flies out of the bend and ... Correctly turns over in the same drain, just like the previous one. In total there were 4 (FOUR) such "Scouts"!!! It turned out that this is a commercial group. And to the question of one of our men: people, why don’t you look at the threshold? The answer was: and the instructor told us that there are too many of us to see the rapids! Yes? Our second member from this crew immediately reacted and uttered a phrase that has forever entered the golden fund of quotes and aphorisms of our team. She sounded like this: Yes? and we are TOO SMALL to NOT view them.
Take care of yourself. Have a nice trip good people.

Joining a hike is easy. Main–your wish!

If you haven't been hiking before: participation in most programs does not require special training or experience, so you should not worry that you will not be able to do it, the main thing is desire, everything else will follow. Required experience in the organization hiking trip possess instructors who will share it with the participants during the journey.

All instructors that you can see on our website are professional travelers who, on their own initiative, constantly go hiking and go to the most different trips. So great to be able to join!

If you've never pitched a tent or cooked over a campfire, now is the time to give it a try, it's all about the fun! :) Even the seemingly difficult climb to the top of Elbrus is actually not so difficult. If you think that such a pleasure is still not for you - just choose one of the active programs available on our website with accommodation and meals at a camp site or in a hotel.

And of course, no matter which trip you choose, you will definitely make new ones. interesting acquaintances on hikes!

Organization of tourist trips

The organization and conduct of hiking trips is a specialization of professional travelers (instructors), which you can find on our website. We invite everyone to participate in hiking in winter and summer! All you need is:

1. Decide where you want to go(at least in advance) and Send a request - click on the orange button in the table with the terms of the trip. The coordinator will contact you after submitting the application, and you can ask him all the questions you are interested in. Thus, we We will fully guide you and give you the information you need. From this moment on, you are a potential participant in the trip you have chosen.

Each route has a coordinator, his name and contacts are listed on the route page. Before submitting an application, you can call or write to the coordinator (if you do not know who your coordinator of the route you are interested in is, call the toll-free number from anywhere in Russia 8-800-234-30-22) and ask all your questions. We will be happy to help you with the choice of a hike or an active tour!

2. Get information by e-mail or in person and conclude a contract. If you live in St. Petersburg or Moscow, you can come to our office (addresses below on this page). For participants from other cities, we will answer all questions in correspondence or by phone.

3. Make an advance payment(25% of the trip cost) to book a place in a group. Prepayment is possible in cash at the office or by bank transfer to the settlement account of our organization. Details will be sent by the coordinator.

4. Buy tickets(not usually required for a weekend trip). The cost of tickets is not included in the cost of the trip. We will provide you with information for self purchase ticket: the time until which you need to arrive at the meeting point of the group, date. Time after which you can leave the end point of the route, date. We will tell you the numbers of convenient flights or trains, the numbers of cars in which other participants are already traveling. You can meet on the road! And after the end of the trip, you can stay at the resort or in interesting city and extend your vacation for any period, the instructor will help you find inexpensive accommodation! It is not necessary to leave on the day of the end of the route.

5. Pack your backpack and go hiking! Or pack a suitcase if you are going on a tour without backpacks :) The cost of hiking indicated on the website includes all expenses on the route (food, transport, excursions, group equipment, including tents, etc.). For alloys we provide catamarans or kayaks, life jackets, dry bags. If you don't have personal equipment(backpack, sleeping bag, foam mat, seat foam, trekking poles, crampons, ice axe) - this can also be rented from us.

Everyone needs a break from their daily routine. Immerse yourself in relaxation fresh air very interesting and not difficult at all. Make sure you bring all the necessary items to achieve the best possible camping experience. In the article you will find some tips on how to spend the night in a tent.

Steps

We collect the necessary things

We collect the first necessary tools. These things will help you better navigate the terrain and will be useful in case of an emergency.

• Take the lantern. For night hikes or the need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night, a portable light source is a must. Make sure you have the required batteries for it.
• Take matches packed in a plastic bag, or a lighter with a gas cartridge for it. Lanterns are great in the dark, but you'll also need to build a fire if the campsite you're going to doesn't have the necessary cooking supplies. Also, don't forget to bring fire paper.
• Take a map of the area with you. In case you get lost and you don't have your phone with you, you should find a place for your tent city. To better navigate, take a compass; simply align the compass so that the edges of the arrow connect your current location and your destination. Follow the white arrow that indicates your intended destination.
• Take a first aid kit with you. Being able to bandage and disinfect a wound received in the wilderness is one of the top priorities. Remember the motto of the Boy Scouts: “Be ready!”.

1. Take the necessary personal items. Even if you plan to go "in exploration", don't forget to bring basic toiletries and hygiene products.

   • Bring your toothbrush, soap, towels and toilet paper. Even if your campground does not offer a public toilet and shower, you will need to brush your teeth, bathe and use the bathroom frequently.
   • Take necessary clothes. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and nature. Boots, sweaters, worn out jeans, and T-shirts are better than good jeans, sneakers, and polo shirts. If the hike is planned in a cold or rainy weather Be sure to wear thick, waterproof clothing.
   • Be sure to take your prescribed medications and inhalers. If you have allergies, bring your allergy medication with you. If you are a woman, be sure to bring the necessary feminine hygiene items.
   • Take pocket knife. A knife comes in handy for small but important tasks, such as opening a bag of food or marking trees while hiking. Buy a Swiss Army Knife for a more reliable and versatile option; Swiss folding knives have special tools such as bottle openers and scissors.
   • Put things in backpacks and large duffel bags. They are more mobile and easier to carry.

2. Take a tent. If you're hiking and don't intend to use local lodging, make sure you bring the essentials for lodging.

   Take food. Be sure to ask the landlord how to properly store food so as not to resort to attracting wildlife.

   pack necessary accessories for cooking. Some campsites do not have barbecues or camping stoves, so prepare to cook over an open fire.

   Choosing a tent

   1. Find out in advance about the weather conditions. Will it rain or shine or strong wind- you need to know to choose the right tent.

      • If you are hiking in rainy weather, take a rain cover (canvas) or a tarp. Use the tent vestibule to store wet items that you don't need inside the tent.
      • Estimate the size of the group of people who are hiking. If you go alone in the harsh weather choose a tent that can be easily carried by one person.

   2. Pay attention to the material from which the tent is made. Some tents are made under certain conditions.

      Choose a tent with a wide dome. If you are camping with relatives, you will often have to share your tent with your wife, brother or sister.

      triangular tents. These are standard tents for solo trips or if you want to sleep in them alone.

      Half tent. These tents have three curved arches placed in parallel and an extended canopy on both sides to give the shape of the tent and maintain stability.

      Self-folding tent. These folding tents are already pre-assembled and just unpack them and put them on the ground.

      We follow the rules

      1. Plan ahead for activities and lunch. Calculate the number of camping days and possible access to bathroom and kitchen facilities.

         Finding a place to camp. Make sure the area suits you.

         Reserve a seat. Campsites can be organized on public or private grounds. In any case, it is often necessary to notify the organizers well in advance.

         Count the number of people in the camp. Before setting up a campsite, you should notify the manager that you will be spending time safely.

         Tell all members in advance campground about the action plan. Before you go hiking or exploring the wilderness, be sure to tell your plan in full detail.