Northwest Hiking

If you are like many people in the U.S., you aren’t exempt from headaches that plague pretty much everyone at one time or another.  On trails, I will sometimes get heat headaches or headaches due to lower than usual consumption of water. When out on the trail, here are some tips to remember to keep headaches away, or at a minimum:

• Drink Water:  If you are dehydrated, chances are you’ll get a headache, so there’s a simple way to keep them away.
• Watch Your Elevation:  If you aren’t used to high elevation, start slow to acclimatize.  If you ascend too quickly, you can also get a headache.
• Last Resort:  As a last resort, keep a pain killer with you.  This doesn’t replace drinking plenty of water, but it will help you a lot if you do get a headache.

Remember, be safe on the trail and have fun!

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