Taking care of yourself
In order to have the best trek possible, you will need to take care of your body and listen to its signals. If you are uncomfortably warm, feel blisters coming on anywhere or are thirsty, you should rectify the problem immediately – even if this might mean that your trekking companions will have to wait. Otherwise, you risk having problems later on during the trek. Taking care of your personal hygiene and keeping your feet in good condition are also two ways to avoid unnecessary difficulties.
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A longer mountain trek, for example Fjällräven Classic, requires preparation.
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Food rarely tastes as good as it does when you are active outside for many hours. And you burn a lot of calories when your are trekking.
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There is no way around the fact that you will get wet when you are on your trek - both from precipitation and your own sweat.
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When out in nature, you will have to give up your daily warm shower. Sometimes not having to carry out some of our everyday tasks can be part of the relaxation.
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During the warmer months of the year, it is particularly important that you air your feet and change your socks often during your trek.
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Fluid loss means that you need more energy to keep your body moving, while your performance capacity is reduced.
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