How to behave in a campaign: 9 of the rules of etiquette tourist

Summer - time for adventurous journeys and trips. Thousands of people gather backpacks and leave the stuffy city in search of new experiences and with nothing comparable to the feeling of complete freedom. However, even if you climbed high into the mountains and hid in the woods, it does not mean that you can do absolutely everything you want.

In this article we will talk about the rules of good conduct which must be complied with. Especially, this information is useful to novice hikers or those who are sent abroad.

1. Give way going up

Tourist coming up, experiencing a much greater physical activity than one that goes down. In addition, it has a smaller field of view, focusing only on what he sees in front of him.

Always miss the climb the narrow path people. Just take a step to the side and provide them a free pass.

2. Be careful when approaching cyclists and riders

Generally, cyclists you must give way on footpaths. But you never know what's on the minds of those crazy, especially when they bear down on their mountain bikes. Therefore, in their approach would be wiser to step aside and allow them to drive safely.

More careful behave when meeting with the rider or horse group. Do not make sudden movements, do not try to flirt or to feed the horses, as this may scare them.

3. Do not take the whole trail

Hike becomes doubly enjoyable if you are in good company. The road back, and you have so many topics for discussion, many new experiences to be discussed. But no matter how you fond of talking, do not forget about the others.

Do not go in pairs or the whole group if the path is too narrow to let loose to miss. This is especially true of popular tourist destinationsWhere traffic can be quite intense.

4. Slowest - ahead

Group members may have different physical training, so each its own optimal rate of movement. Strong and inexperienced tourists often flee far forward, leaving the weak and of the same inexperienced somewhere behind. As a result, the first often have to stop and wait while the latter are crawling with little or no rest, cursing everything in the world and first of all its nimble friends. In the group of building tension and mutual irritation.

To avoid this, it should focus on the weakest member. Suggest that he go ahead of him to set the pace of movement of the entire group. It is better to move a little slower, but keep a good mood and positive attitude of all participants of the tour.

Although, of course, this rule may be variations and exceptions. For example, you can redistribute the load or offer fast walkers go ahead to prepare the camp and prepare meals, while catch up the slower ones.

5. Keep up the volume

People go camping for unity with nature. Listen to the birds, watch the sea surf, enjoy the beautiful sunsets and sunrises. No one wants to rest under your screams, shouts, curses, songs or dances. Follow silence.

Separate greetings to owners of wireless speakers, which spread the sound of the whole district. This can be justified only in one case: you walk through the area, which is full of bears, which thus trying to scare. When another scenario is better to wear headphones.

6. Stay on the trail

On the territory of the former Soviet Union were rather loose order, so tourists used to go wherever it is directly and explicitly prohibited. However, there are many countries where such habits are unacceptable. There's movement in the conservation area is only permitted on paved hiking trail, any deviation is punished by fines.

7. Trackless

We think our readers do not need once again to talk about what you can not to litter. In addition, do not break trees, leave the campfire, dig holes, to take something as a souvenir.

In short, your parking place should remain in exactly the form in which it was prior to your arrival. Imagine that in your footsteps chasing Indians, so you can not leave absolutely no trace. If you find - be burned at the stake. And rightly so.

8. greet

For urban residents this may seem unusual, but all tourists are greeted at the meeting. And with the locals too. Especially if you are in remote places, where people rarely go. It is not necessary then start long conversations, travelers sleep issues or forced to share experiences. Just smile and greet.

9. Follow the rules

Yes, we get out into nature, to escape from the city routine and the usual order. But this does not mean that nature can do whatever they want. Besides the above generally accepted rules of good taste, there are many restrictions applying in individual countries or even on separate routes.

Somewhere you can not walk with the dogs. Elsewhere, you can get on the trail, designed exclusively for horse riding. In some countries, overnight in tents is strictly forbidden, in others - is permitted even in private areas.

In any case, try when planning your trip to get acquainted with the current rules for this area and to comply with them. This will help you avoid trouble and make your stay enjoyable and memorable.

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