Hiking: Mistakes, Gears, Skills & Training

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Min 6 pax with payment to confirm
Max class size of 15 pax

Bring whatever hiking attire, gear & knowledge you have - join us on this practical outdoor class: simple yet effective training, right after all that theory, into practice.

WHY DO THIS?
After conducting so many hiking/trekking trips, we found the most common skill lacking in beginners, even some intermediate hikers, besides the lack of physical training, is => Not Learning How to Use Important Gear. This affected their abilities to either enjoy their hike or keep up the pace & complete the distance in good time. There are so many serious lacks of knowledge in the usage of gears & skills besides stamina.

COMMON MISTAKES - which will be covered

• Planning a Hike That's Too Ambitious.
• Not Checking the Weather Before a Hike.
• Wearing the Wrong Clothing, footwear, and gear.
• Assuming Getting Help or Amenities Will Be Easy.
• Not bringing & consuming Enough Food and Water.
• Not Learning How to Use Important Gear.
• Pushing Beyond Limits.
• Over-packing or Under-packing.
• Don't research the trail/trek you're taking on

Focus of the training
Besides just theory & manual, the most effective way to teach is to show.
[1] This training will focus on basic gear use: Backpack, boots, poles, hydration & energy. Their various features & functions, and how to use them effectively.

[2] Developing skills & confidence level over various terrains:

1. Steep Steps & Slopes
2. Rocky path & Boulders
3. Use of 2 hiking poles for any terrain
4. Dual poles in long endurance steps/slopes

[3] Prevention of blisters & cramps

[4] After learning & training the proper use of your gear, we will go on a short hike of 4-5 km over different terrain for practice. This is the most effective way to enforce the lesson. Yes, turn up in whatever hiking attire & gear you have: minimum is to bring or borrow a pair of hiking poles.

[5] Effective way of breathing for long steep ascents- esp. when you are panting & out of breath.

[6] How to hike using your hands as much as your legs and minimise impact on your knees via a pair of hiking poles - the correct usage & practice.

Training Manual will be given - kindly help us & respect our hard work by NOT SHARING with anyone who has yet to attend our training.

SUITABLE?
Anyone yet to start real hiking. Can for 5 km. Willing to learn.

WHAT TO BRING?
=> A list of items to bring will be sent to confirmed trainees only

RAIN OR SHINE - training will go on with some modifications. The rain is the most effective time to teach & test all your rain gear.

COST
$ 10 - Yet to join any of our overseas trips since May 2022
$ 8 - joined 1 of our overseas trips since COVID over; from May 2022