If you are interested in entering the world of mountaineering and starting to climb volcanoes, here are the main recommendations and the equipment you should use for these expeditions in Guatemala.
Although it seems easy, climbing volcanoes requires both physical and mental condition. You should also be prepared with the proper equipment, no matter which volcano it is, as the weather and circumstances can change at any time.
Photo Description: A group of hikers walk in an elevated landscape, with mountains and volcanoes on the horizon. (Credit: Go2Guate)
All these recommendations and the equipment always vary depending on the ascent you are going to make, if it is an assault (one day) or if it is to camp on the top of the volcano.
Photo Description: A group of hikers amidst vast vegetation. (Credit: Go2Guate)
Gif description: A backpack, a camping tent and a sleeping bag.
Description of the gif: A hat, a shirt, a mask, sports pants, hiking shoes and a coat for the cold.
Calculate meal times, depending on the days you will make the ascent, we recommend the following:
Gif description: A utility knife, a compass, a first aid kit, a headlamp, and climbing poles.
Number of firefighters: 122 and 123
You may experience dizziness, nausea or vomiting, headache, or shortness of breath due to reduced atmospheric pressure and low oxygen levels.
The first thing you should do if you suffer from mountain sickness is to stop or descend to a lower altitude, making as little physical effort as possible.
In the event of a sprain or a fall on a rock, it is always recommended that you carry bandages, alcohol, Band-Aids and anti-inflammatories in your medicine cabinet to alleviate these injuries.
Photo description: A man rests with his head in his arms and sitting on stones, with his mountaineering backpack beside him. (Credit: Knowi.com)
The most extreme case is hypothermia, a drop in body temperature between 32 and 35ºC, the most frequent signs being: frequent tremors, tiredness, cold skin and hyperventilation.
You should always call the emergency services, but while they arrive, protect the person from any source of cold, remove all wet clothing, warm the central part of the body and try to maintain the temperature level of the affected person.
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