In recent years, trekking (hiking on complex terrain) has been a favorite sport for many people. The subject is not only for exercisers to exercise, but also an opportunity to explore and admire the scenery along the road, immerse themselves in the vast nature and relax the body - mind - mind.
Thanks to the advantage of vast mountain forests and the most pristine and majestic cave system in the world, Quang Binh is a place with many beautiful trails to trek in Vietnam. In particular, conquering Son Doong Cave - the largest cave in the world ever discovered - is a highly challenging dream of many domestic and foreign trekkers
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However, mountain trekking is not a gentle sport, especially for those who like free trekking. Passing through many rugged terrains such as primeval deep forests, underground river circuits or wet caves, the sport requires participants to have endurance and sharp survival skills to protect themselves from danger.
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Choosing the right route: Experienced trekkers share that when you first start trekking, you should not rush to choose routes that are too grand because of the high difficulty and can be too overwhelming for beginners. Instead, you should choose an easy-to-walk, familiar route to improve the safety of your solo trip.
If you are not used to free trekking, you should prioritize choosing itineraries that operate tours or at least have trails or markings by the natives. The roads are not too remote, and the phone waves are also recommended places.
Know your limits: For those who like to explore alone, it is important to define your limits so that you know what is the right itinerary. Besides, understanding the limits also helps you be safer and not hurt your body because of overexertion. You should start with journeys that are close to your daily fitness ability, and then gradually increase as you have more experience.
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Before you go: There are 4 main things to prepare before each trekking: Baggage, physical strength, mental strength and survival skills in special terrains. Resistance and endurance exercises, soccer, jogging, and stair climbing are very useful for this sport.
In terms of luggage, you should bring complete but light items, including support items for the process in the mountains such as tents, flashlights, first aid kits, navigation devices, etc. Before the departure date, you need to check the weather to make sure you avoid stormy days, or prepare additional raincoats, boots, and quick-drying clothes for the trek on a rainy day.
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In terms of survival skills, you need to learn how to start a fire, keep warm, find water sources in the forest, deal with insect bites, swim through underground caves, etc. to be ready for all terrains.
Pay attention to the surrounding scenery: In the midst of the vast sacred forest, all carelessness and negligence can pose a risk to the trekker. Therefore, you need to practice observing and paying attention to the area around you to make the most accurate judgment and decision. In particular, wearing headphones when trekking alone seems interesting, but it is not recommended. When wearing headphones, you will be limited in receiving information and feeling the world around you through your hearing, making it difficult to recognize changes in nature, weather, or unexpected situations.
Choose a safe and reputable tour: To ensure safety, many places and trekking routes with high difficulty are only operated by professional units. You can register to join the tour with other trekkers under the guidance and support of a professional team.
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Stay in touch with the person who needs it: Don't forget to tell a relative, friend, or someone who has the ability to monitor and respond to your plan to go it alone. If possible, keep in touch and keep yourself safe throughout the journey. Besides, before each trip, you should know how to contact the rescue organization or forest rangers to contact them in case of emergency.
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