Walking down-slope in the hills is deceptively easy, and special care should be taken not to let yourself lose control of the rate/speed of your descent. Loose stones are also very dangerous while descending. Step carefully.
A word of caution for all, especially for those of middle age and above - walking in the hills is definitely more tiring than walking along a road in the plains. Even though a road might not necessarily look steep, winding hill roads and trails require comparatively more stamina than simple level, city roads. Some tracks can be unpredictably steep too, so it's best to be cautious, and take breaks as and when required. Do also try to take a guide or local along with you on longer treks, and always plan your route and day well (keeping time aside for unexpected delays), as you do not want to be caught out on a trail when daylight is fading.
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Walking down-slope in the hills is deceptively easy, and special care should be taken not to let yourself lose control of the rate/speed of your descent. Loose stones are also very dangerous while descending. Step carefully.
A word of caution for all, especially for those of middle age and above - walking in the hills is definitely more tiring than walking along a road in the plains. Even though a road might not necessarily look steep, winding hill roads and trails require comparatively more stamina than simple level, city roads. Some tracks can be unpredictably steep too, so it's best to be cautious, and take breaks as and when required. Do also try to take a guide or local along with you on longer treks, and always plan your route and day well (keeping time aside for unexpected delays), as you do not want to be caught out on a trail when daylight is fading.
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