1. Never go hiking alone.
2. Don’t leave anyone behind, use the buddy system.
3. Take enough food and snacks.
4. Let someone know where your group is going.
5. Take enough water with you (Take more than you think you need.)
6. Research the area you’re going.
7. Take the right gear with you.
8. Take sunscreen with you
9. Know the signs of dehydration
10. Know your energy levels,  you’ll need it to reach your final destination
11. Carry a first aid kit
12. Make sure you go with an experienced guide who is first aid certified.
13. If something doesn’t feel right, speak up
14. Don’t consume alcoholic drinks the night before or during the hike, as it dehydrates you.
15. Wear appropriate shoes for the hike
16. Check the weather before you leave home.
17. Don’t set up tent underneath potential rock fall or trees.
18. Careful when picking up small rocks, there might be scorpions underneath
19. Shout out “Rocks!” if scrambling or climbing up to notify the people underneath you that rocks might fall on them.
20. Carry a headlamp if you start hiking late afternoon
21. Know that sometimes you need to cut the trip short and turn around – stick to cut off times
22. Avoid hiking near to borders
23. Know the emergency numbers: Police: 999. Ambulance: 998

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