There's a place that my husband and I often go to hike. It is so magnificent! The name itself already puts our minds into turbo mode for fun not worrying about the problems and pressures in life. This location is so breathtaking that we become like the off-springs of nature's wild, dashing next to the creeks that zigzag its way down into the canyon, the prominent Wild Horse Canyon that is.
The trails are somewhat steep, rocky and lined with mosses and all sorts of little growing things. At the top of the trail is a large waterfall that pours all its water into the canyon. To get there, it will take you almost an hour. We would trek our way down the ravine when the climate is not humid though it is not easy because of the even more sudden drop below. It happened a year before during spring, we went trekking into the canyon on that beautiful morning. Our backpacks were full of many things, a camera, our lunch and other stuff.
At the start of the hiking path, I observed a stick was leaning up against one of the huge pine trees along the way. I said to myself that this lovely stick could be ideal for a walking support and so I took it with us in our hike. At that moment, it was just my whim taking over me though I have never utilized a walking stick before. The streams we passed were almost overflowing with water because the previous days had been raining. The day was so magnificent. We had just about reached the bottom or as it were, the top of the waterfall. My companion got across first at the shallowest portion of the tiny pool. Just as I was about to cross, I broke the number one cardinal rule of hiking - watching where you are going. I had a hard fall in the water. I was looking up while I was crossing and was unaware of the big rock below. I knew I had a very bad ankle sprain and was in excruciating pain. I put up my feet and reflected on what just happened. All of a sudden it hit me, we were at the bottom of the canyon and we had to scale back out. Since we were at the bottom deep of the canyon, my husband and I were conscious that our cell phones would not get a signal. Terrific. We had to take the quickest way to the road so that my injury could be tended immediately so we knew which path to go since we had gotten accustomed to the place. So, after convincing my husband I could make it to the road by myself while he went for the car, and after all, I had a walking stick that some kind person had just 'happened' to leave for me, we started the climb. I could not have gotten out not for that stick that aided me. At that time, I never thought that I was in a really tight situation. The ending of the story is that I had a severe sprained ankle and had to use crutches for several weeks.
For safety purposes when hiking, first rule - watch where you go. Always observe your environment. Bring your little first aid kit, water and some little meal to munch on. Make sure your footwear is suitable for the outdoor activity. Mine was strong enough to protect my ankle from getting the worst possible thing that would have happened. Be conscious before acting. If you stumble upon a rock or a tree root, or loose dirt, you could seriously injure yourself and even get killed if you tumble down the hill afterwards.
Snakes are commonly found at hiking places so if you don't want to step on some, always watch where your feet goes. Always hike with a buddy, take breaks to rest and pace yourself. Furthermore, resting lets you enjoy the wonderful view. If you are new to the hiking trail, stay on course, do not be so bold venturing out in the wild. Inform your companion if you are going somewhere. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. In case of a chance of rain, include light rain gear.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
The trails are somewhat steep, rocky and lined with mosses and all sorts of little growing things. At the top of the trail is a large waterfall that pours all its water into the canyon. To get there, it will take you almost an hour. We would trek our way down the ravine when the climate is not humid though it is not easy because of the even more sudden drop below. It happened a year before during spring, we went trekking into the canyon on that beautiful morning. Our backpacks were full of many things, a camera, our lunch and other stuff.
At the start of the hiking path, I observed a stick was leaning up against one of the huge pine trees along the way. I said to myself that this lovely stick could be ideal for a walking support and so I took it with us in our hike. At that moment, it was just my whim taking over me though I have never utilized a walking stick before. The streams we passed were almost overflowing with water because the previous days had been raining. The day was so magnificent. We had just about reached the bottom or as it were, the top of the waterfall. My companion got across first at the shallowest portion of the tiny pool. Just as I was about to cross, I broke the number one cardinal rule of hiking - watching where you are going. I had a hard fall in the water. I was looking up while I was crossing and was unaware of the big rock below. I knew I had a very bad ankle sprain and was in excruciating pain. I put up my feet and reflected on what just happened. All of a sudden it hit me, we were at the bottom of the canyon and we had to scale back out. Since we were at the bottom deep of the canyon, my husband and I were conscious that our cell phones would not get a signal. Terrific. We had to take the quickest way to the road so that my injury could be tended immediately so we knew which path to go since we had gotten accustomed to the place. So, after convincing my husband I could make it to the road by myself while he went for the car, and after all, I had a walking stick that some kind person had just 'happened' to leave for me, we started the climb. I could not have gotten out not for that stick that aided me. At that time, I never thought that I was in a really tight situation. The ending of the story is that I had a severe sprained ankle and had to use crutches for several weeks.
For safety purposes when hiking, first rule - watch where you go. Always observe your environment. Bring your little first aid kit, water and some little meal to munch on. Make sure your footwear is suitable for the outdoor activity. Mine was strong enough to protect my ankle from getting the worst possible thing that would have happened. Be conscious before acting. If you stumble upon a rock or a tree root, or loose dirt, you could seriously injure yourself and even get killed if you tumble down the hill afterwards.
Snakes are commonly found at hiking places so if you don't want to step on some, always watch where your feet goes. Always hike with a buddy, take breaks to rest and pace yourself. Furthermore, resting lets you enjoy the wonderful view. If you are new to the hiking trail, stay on course, do not be so bold venturing out in the wild. Inform your companion if you are going somewhere. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. In case of a chance of rain, include light rain gear.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
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