As the owner and clinical director of Dr. Dental, dentist Julia Faigel, DMD, is responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing her clinic’s formal policies and procedures. Outside of her work as a dentist, Dr. Julia Faigel enjoys hiking.
With its cold, icy, and snowy conditions, hiking in winter can provide its own set of challenges and dangers. When planning your next winter hike, keep these three tips in mind to help ensure your safety.
1. Weather - Before your hike, be sure to check the area’s weather. While the forecast may seem fine before you start, conditions can change drastically between then and when you actually go hiking. Pay close attention to any weather warnings, and consider postponing your trip if need be.
2. Navigation - With snow on the ground, it can become difficult to see the trail or trail markers. Before you hike, obtain a compass and topographical map of the area and learn how to properly read both. Relying on GPS is risky since electronics may fail, making your map and compass more reliable.
3. Location - If you are relatively new to winter hiking, consider sticking with areas you already know well to minimize your chances of getting lost. Start with short hikes, and expect them to be more difficult than they are in other seasons.
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