Each of us has had our own less than good experiences with nature in Israel. We are sure that more than once, you have arrived at a route and it was full of crowds of hikers, or alternatively you have been stuck without enough food or water, or without suitable clothing in the extreme cold. In order to prevent these negative experiences from happening again, we have compiled 10 tips for your trip. How to make your trip an enjoyable and successful experience.

Each of us has had our own less than good experiences with nature in Israel. We are sure that more than once, you have arrived at a route and it was full of crowds of hikers, or alternatively you have been stuck without enough food or water, or without suitable clothing in the extreme cold. In order to prevent these negative experiences from happening again, we have compiled 10 tips for your trip. How to make your trip an enjoyable and successful experience.

• Timing is everything in life – leave early for a hike, when most people are still getting ready. If you planned to start the trail at 10:00 AM, you will probably be there not so much alone. Try to sleep the night before in the hiking area, and this way you will save yourself the early wake-up call and the long drive. You can earn money along the way, an occasional camping trip or visiting relatives you haven’t visited in a while.
• Weather – Choose your trip destination based on the weather. Don’t travel in the desert in the summer because it is exposed, often without water, and very, very hot. You can travel in the summer, but in appropriate areas and at appropriate times. Mount Meron or Nahal Kziv, for example, are possible destinations for a summer trip. The routes they offer are shaded and include, among other things, opportunities to bathe in water sources. Consider stopping for a lunch break during the hot hours in a cool, shady corner. If the route includes a difficult climb, schedule it for the cooler hours. Cold weather can also be a problem – be careful of hypothermia, and always check the flood warnings in the area.

• Appropriate clothing – Try to take appropriate clothing with you for the trip. In winter, dress in layers, removing some of them as you get warmer, and adding them back when you stop or park overnight. Always take a change of clothes, it will help you if necessary. Be careful of the sun, and always take a hat with you, and in general we advocate long, hooded clothing in the summer. It manages to keep the body cool and the skin from the sun. But sunscreen never hurts, especially in exposed areas. On water routes, it is recommended to take both shoes and sandals, depending on the nature of the route (dry/wet).