There are many types of outdoor activities. One of them is summer trips. These are the ones that have gained a lot of popularity lately. Of course, you can do what many tourists do - fly somewhere to the sea. But is it good to rest there? Arriving at the beach, you can barely find a place for your towel, there are people drinking and smoking around, in the end it starts to annoy you. When you go hiking, you are alone with nature, you feel freedom. You can go hiking anywhere. However, the most popular place to practice this sport is Karelia.
General characteristics
To begin with, let's define what summer hikes are. This is an event consisting of one or more people, aimed at overcoming a certain route for sports and educational purposes. Routes are different: from a short run over rough terrain to climbing mountains. If you want the trip to be held under the supervision of professionals and people who know at least something in this area, it is better to contact the companies that organize the corresponding event.
Now about the planhike. First, the organizer will gather a group of people (mostly at the train station or in a public place) and distribute the necessary equipment. He will do it in such a way that the load is even, men will carry 25 kilograms, women - 18 kilograms. The trip lasts in different ways: mostly from 3 to 7 days. After 30-40 minutes of walking, a 10-minute h alt is made. At first, it will be difficult for you to climb to a height, as the body needs to acclimatize. Feel free to ask all questions to the organizer so as not to do wrong things in the future.
Summer hikes
During the summer trips, two attendants are assigned to prepare meals. Daily attendants are replaced by new ones. A group of tourists eat quickly and go hiking; how quickly she gathers will determine her further journey. During the day, there are breaks for lunch and dinner, each of which lasts several hours, as it is a great opportunity to socialize and take some great pictures. The journey ends in settlements. Going on a hike, you need to know what equipment you need to take with you. The first is food. It is desirable that it takes up little space and has a small weight. The second is equipment, which includes a backpack, protection, necessary drugs and clothing in case of rain or other weather conditions.
Best places for summer hikes
As mentioned above, the most popular place for summer hikes is Karelia. NowThere are many companies that organize your trip. The most interesting and extreme option will be a water trip in Karelia. You can ride catamarans, kayaks on rivers and cascades. The cost of such trips will be from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles.
Crimea is no less popular place for summer hikes. Here you can find routes that are suitable for both professionals and amateurs or beginners. You can organize a hike yourself or use the services of travel companies. The time of the route can be chosen individually, basically it is from 3 to 7 days. The most interesting and suitable place in Crimea for organizing a trip will be the “Ghost Valley”.
Helpful tips
If you are confused and do not know how to get back to your territory, there are many ways out of these situations. For those who are professionally involved in this sport, we can offer a route that lasts about 12 days, starts from Bakhchisaray and ends at a place called "Marble Cave". If you do not have the opportunity to organize a summer hike in the Crimea or Karelia, then you can simply go out of town. It is not necessary to climb high mountains, you can arrange a cross-country run or play some sports games, such as badminton or volleyball. The main thing is that a pleasant and friendly atmosphere reigned in your holiday.
Benefits of outdoor activities
Water trip (Karelia or other place will becomethe object of its holding) will leave unforgettable impressions for a lifetime. This is one of the best and most rewarding outdoor activities in the summer. But you need to understand that summer trips are not suitable for everyone because of the heavy workload and long journey. Therefore, before doing this, consider first whether you will enjoy it, because this is the most important thing. Children are not recommended for this event. Firstly, it is dangerous, and secondly, their bodies have not yet matured and such a large load will have a bad effect on their he alth. It is not necessary to go to distant lands to arrange summer trips. You can go out of town or even arrange a hike in the forest, for example, do a jog over rough terrain. Sports and fresh air are very important for everyone's he alth.
