Introduction
The diversity of beautiful scenery across South Africa contributes significantly to sports tourism.
Whether it is mountain biking, trail running or hiking many enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family and colleagues.
Hiking brings people closer together, promote physical fitness, and encourage everyone to enjoy nature.
It does, however, come with physical demands and all hikers need to be aware and prepared for the hazards they may encounter.
In this section, we would like to assist our hikers as pedestrians with advice on how to be safe on the hiking trail!
What are the Risks and Hazards of the Hiking Trail?
The Arrive Alive website too often receive reports from emergency services on the need for an evacuation from hiking trails. But why would an evacuation be required and what are the most common emergencies?
Hikers getting lost.
Medical incidents such as strokes, heart attacks and illnesses.
Fatigue, hypothermia, dehydration and heat...
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