Читать книгу Trekking in Ladakh. Eight adventurous trekking routes онлайн

67 страница из 93

Other personal items

The use of trekking poles is strongly recommended. They will help when crossing rivers, support your knees on descents, help you to balance when traversing sheer slopes and generally support your walking. The locking system must be strong; tips must be hard and quite sharp.

A pair of good quality sunglasses, reflecting or filtering 100 per cent of UVA and UVB light, with blinders at the sides, is essential as protection against both the sun and snow blindness.

Medicines have been already mentioned, but you must be prepared to deal with cuts, wounds, blisters, sprains, burns, fever, diarrhoea and pain. Carry antibiotics in case of serious infection.

You must have a sun cream with a high factor sunscreen, and a sun-blocking lipstick. You will also need suitable ointment to deal with the cracked skin that will certainly form on your fingers, toes and heels due to the cold, dry air and freezing water. Consult your doctor about the exact list of medicines, bearing in mind the region to which you are heading, the activities planned and your personal health record.