Hiking Safety

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Excited for summer activities like taking a hike? Stay safe while hiking with our safety tips, available on the Whittier Hospital Medical Center blog!

Don't get caught unprepared on the trail! Here are some of the most common beginner hiking mistakes with safety advice and tips for avoiding them.

Ever run out of water on the trail? Here are a couple of tips on how to stay hydrated, even if you're water bottle is empty. Check out our quick guide to hydration success, from iodine tablets to melting snow, and be prepared for your next adventure!

"Ever run out of food or water on a hike?"

It’s easy to avoid getting lost while hiking with the right set of tools and trail-smarts. Learn simple ways to not get lost in the woods with these tips.

To many hikers, wildlife encounters are something of an "urban" myth. But it may be more than plausible and a matter of when, not if.

How to make sure your pets stay safe from other animals on the trail.

Lifesaving tips on gear, clothing, trail safety, signs of hypothermia and dehydration and more