Most summers I hike a lot. This year I have a new baby and this has limited my hiking (but he’s getting big and will soon go on some shorter trips with me). There are some clear Pros and Cons to hiking in the summer.
Pros being you don’t have to carry as much gear, you don’t have to worry as much about freezing to death (not true in some locations), and you get to see some wildlife, like reptiles, that you don’t see during colder months.
The Cons are obvious too including the heat (duh) which may keep you wet the entire hike from sweat, biting bugs and swarms of bugs, fewer water sources, more people on the trails, fewer prime campsites, and having to sleep in a tent to protect yourself from the freakin’ bugs.
Stay Hydrated
If you’re planning a summer hike be sure to start hydrating a few days before the hike and remember to drink often while hiking. Your body can only absorb so much water per hour and if you’re sweating a lot you might lose more than you are consuming. That’s why you need to start drinking before your hike, during the hike, and at night when you stop.
Fall is almost here and that’s my favorite time of the year to get outdoors and on the trail. Can’t wait…
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