![]() I always have my Black Diamond hiking poles out, which has saved me from a fall or two. When it’s dark, you don’t see all the tripping hazards hiding on the trail. Carrying bear spray, and making some noise letting them know you’re in their area are some great bear safe practices during your hikes through their territory. Bear sprayĭuring the summer months, bears can be even more active at night (shortly before sunrise and shortly after sunset) as it helps them to avoid the heat during the warm summer months. My Patagonia Retro Pile pullover has kept me nice and cozy while waiting for the sun to make an appearance. Packing yourself a warm baselayer, gloves, toque, and something to make a pot of coffee or tea at the top can make this experience much more enjoyable. Warm GearĮven if you are doing a summer sunrise hike, it still can get quite cold while you’re sitting at the top of the mountain in the cold, waiting for the sun to come up. It can give you great peace of mind knowing that even when you’re out of cell coverage, you still can reach emergency services via satellite if needed. Whenever we are venturing into the wild, we pack our Spot X. If you’re planning one for the wintertime, where navigating in the daytime can even be difficult in itself due to snow-covered trails, I highly recommend bringing a GPS unit along with you to aid you in case of a loss of directions (which happens to me more than I would like to admit). If you’re looking for one that you can rely on to not leave you in the dark, check out the Trail Speed 3XT headlamp. For a fun use of these light sources, try arranging them to add a cool beam of light to some nighttime pictures while you’re waiting for the sun to rise. Having a backup headlamp or flashlight would also be a great item to pack in case you run into any issues with your main light. This lighting system will make your hikes through the pitch-dark forests a lot safer, and a whole lot less scary. ![]() LightingĪ quality headlamp with backup batteries is a must. You won’t be enjoying the sunrise too much if you’re busy fighting off hypothermia while you’re sitting there, shivering, waiting for the sun to rise.īelow is a list of gear that I always make sure to bring on all my sunrise and sunset hikes for safety and comfort. The gear you pack (or don’t pack) can make or break this beautiful experience. It is best to arrive 45-minutes before the sun rises as the sky starts lighting up well before the sun crests the horizon or 30-minutes before sunset. Doing the same will give you more confidence in navigating your way to the top and give you an idea on timing for making it in time for the sunrise or sunset. I mainly only do a sunrise or sunset hikes on mountains I have already summited. ![]()
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