• Make sure your shoes are comfortable before you start
  
• Firm up your feet before you start
  
• If you know that you have soft feet, protect them before, not after the blisters arrive
  
• The fitter you are before your trip the more you will enjoy it.
  
• Train with a backpack before you travel
  
• Wear suitable clothing when trekking, not jeans!
  
• When trekking at altitude, 'climb high: sleep low', it is the golden rule for acclimatisation.
  
• Take good maps and know how to use them
  
• Make sure you apply for any permits if they are needed
  
• Drink lots of water
  
• Take a water filter with you
  
• Wear strong sun-cream when trekking at altitude
  
• Don't forget your sunglasses
  

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Planet Wise travel safety training courses are packed with lots more helpful advice and tips to make sure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one. Plus you'll get to share ideas with fellow travellers and pick the brains of the Planet Wise team of experienced travel experts.