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Handbook/ 1934/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • customed to heavy boots the six inch shoes worn with trousers are more comfortable. Women who prefer skirts will find apparel similar to the girl scout uniform best for hiking. Clothing should be of light weight material and should fit loosely causing minimum restriction of circulation and allowing room for free play of the muscles. Editor's note: The above was drawn up for your consideration through the kindness of one of our members, who spent much time in consulting other members—so that we have a consensus of opinions on this important subject. Thank you, Al.) FOOD To get the greatest food values with the least possible weight—this should be our endeavor in selecting food for hiking trips, remembering also that fats and heavier foods are better for cold weather, while fresh and canned fruits are good for summer. We suggest that before your first hike, you inquire of some older member what food to take. After that you will probably like to plan your menu according to your own taste, seeking always to have it well-balanced. WATCH YOUR DRINKING WATER! With the increasing number of visitors in the Smokies, there is a growing danger in the indiscriminate use of water from mountain streams for drinking purposes. For your protection against typhoid and other water-borne infectious diseases, the following preventive measures are suggested. These have the anproval of the Sanitary Service of the Knoxville Health Department. 55
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