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Program of hikes for 1930/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • get them big enough that you can wear two or three pairs of socks. For winter hiking, it is better to be over-prepared in the way of clothing, than underprepared. There is positive danger to life and health in being underclothed in winter—not the mere discomfort of summertime. The sudden drops in temperature—68 degrees in eighteen hours —make it fool-hardy to start out with too little clothing. EQUIPMENT A canteen is sometimes useful—depending on whether the route follows a creek or not. A candle lantern is an almost indispensable aid at night. A pack for the back is desirable, for on the steep trails it is best to have one's hands free as an aid in climbing. The hiker learns by experience what other equipment to take. He may suffer discomfort by being without certain things, but there is little danger when one is a member of an organized hike, and he can remedy matters by acquiring what he needs by the date of the next hike. FOOD It would be well to inquire of older members on your first hike what food they take. They will not deem your inquires an intrusion unless you ask for samples. Many hikers keep their lists of food which they have taken on previous hikes, and have only to refer to these lists in preparing for a trip. These lists will vary in amount and variety, depending on the number of meals, which meals (whether breakfast, dinner or supper), and the season of the year. Seek to take a balanced diet, always include a generous supply of fruit, fresh or canned. 76
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