Conditioning
Hiking and backpacking are by their very nature strenuous outdoor activities.
 
Cooking
Be careful not to spill on yourself while cooking. If you do, change clothes and hang the clothes with food odor with the food and garbage.
 
Equipment
Don't get too caught up in the gear. Too much expensive gear can break your checkbook and heavy high-tech gadgets can break your back.
 
Medical Emergencies
Wilderness first aid is a book in itself. In most cases, you cannot just call 911 until you get back to the trailhead or a local town.
 

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Delicate Arch
If you’ve ever seen a postcard or poster of Arches National Park, you’ve probably seen Delicate Arch.
 
Ranking the Hikes
A list ranking the hikes from the FalconGuide, Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands & Archest, from easiest to hardest.
 
Whale Rock
If you want a great view of the entire Island in the Sky area, take the short climb to the top of Whale Rock.
 

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