Exploring the beauty of the mountains requires more than just courage. For beginner hikers, comprehensive preparation—ranging from physical and mental aspects to a deep understanding of the terrain to be traversed—is the key to ensuring safety during the journey.
During the "Sore Ceria" program broadcast on RRI Pro 2 Meulaboh, a hiking enthusiast named Ponjria emphasized the importance of discipline in training. Ponjria revealed that routines such as jogging and weight training with a backpack are the standards applied to build stamina. In addition to physical fitness, building coordination and teamwork is also a crucial foundation before starting an expedition.
Logistical aspects and risk management also received special attention. Hikers are reminded to carefully calculate nutritional needs and understand route maps, including mapping out safe evacuation points. Monitoring weather conditions, which often change drastically in the mountains, requires every hiker to always carry protective gear like a flysheet and choose campsites sheltered from the wind.
Experiencing unexpected situations in the forest, such as encounters with wildlife, has been a valuable lesson for Ponjria. Ponjria emphasized the need for independence for each team member to carry personal emergency supplies to anticipate the worst-case scenario in case they are separated from the group.
In closing, Ponjria reminded every hiker to uphold ethics by respecting the local wisdom of the community. Local residents' knowledge of the surrounding environment's characteristics is a valuable source of information that is often overlooked, yet vital for safety and the sustainability of the hiking environment.
