Sport from the database
Trekking
Trekking is extended hiking on trails or natural terrain, often as a day to multi-day trip with pack, weather check, navigation, water/food planning and Leave No Trace responsibility. It is not a globally standardised competition sport.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Complete a planned route safely, responsibly and with suitable equipment.
Teilnehmer
Individual, group or guided trip.
Teamgröße
Solo to small group; beginners are better not completely alone in remote terrain.
Spielfeld
Natural route with trails, terrain, weather, water sources and exit points.
Dauer
From day route to multi-day trek; duration depends on distance, elevation, weather and pack weight.
Wertung
Not standardised; safe completion and following local rules replace points scoring.
Gewinnbedingung
No global win condition; organiser rules apply for events.
Ausrüstung
- footwear
- pack
- water/filter
- navigation
- weather/warm layers
- first aid
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- ignoring local closures
- breaching conservation/Leave No Trace rules
- missing mandatory event gear
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Backpacking Tips for Beginners REI Expert Advice · beginner-guide · high
- Hiking for Beginners REI Expert Advice · beginner-guide · high
- Hiking for Beginners American Hiking Society · beginner-guide · medium
- Leave No Trace Seven Principles National Park Service · safety-guide · high