Not only do you see the great outdoors in a totally different light while hiking, it also offers different challenges from summer camping. In a moment of panic when you cannot see anything because of a power failure, a flashlight kept handy saves a lot of trouble.
As you grow into camping and gain experience, you can buy an RV or add quality camping gear. Colorado is famous for climbing adventures because of the thousands of crags and cliffs that adorn Colorado's peaks and plateaus. Environment can range from freezing to sweltering hot, even in the same day, as the altitude and weather changes.
Learn to recognize and remember landmarks and while hiking try to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Whenever the surface you are climbing on is frozen, you need to dress to prevent frostbite. Notify family, neighbors or people of importance that you are going and when you are expected back from your hiking trip.
Find an experienced ice climber and spend a day with them. Be sure that the flashlights you get are shock proof.
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