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Safety Starts Before You Hit the Trail
Safety Starts Before You Hit the Trail
April 13 – Kickoff + 3 Mistakes Hikers Make
April 14 – Desert Heat Awareness
April 15 – Ten Essentials / Gear Check
April 16 – Know Your Trail
April 17 – Leave No Trace
April 18 – Community In Action Event
Take the WE HIKE Safety Pledge Today
Live Search and Rescue Demonstration by COMSAR El Paso Search and Rescue
In the News:
Nonprofit WE HIKE to host event with first Wheelchair Trail Challenge
Nonprofit WE HIKE to host event with first Wheelchair Trail Challenge
(Source: KTSM.com - click to see article/video)
Chuck Heinrich Arch
Chuck Heinrich Arch
Hiking
In 2025, the City of El Paso recognized WE HIKE with a 1st ever safety proclamation for the week of April 15th. Listen to this 6 minute video below.
City of El Paso - Mayor's Proclamation
Hiking Safety Week Apr. 2025
City of El Paso - Mayor's Proclamation
Hiking Safety Week Apr. 2025
Presented by City Rep. Cynthia Trejo Boyar - District 4
Daily tips on Summer and outdoor saftey. Click each photo for more information on how you can prepare for outside adventure.
April 13 - The 3 Common Mistakes Hikers Make
April 13 - The 3 Common Mistakes Hikers Make
Not bringing enough water /1 bottle water per hour
Not checking the weather
Not telling someone your plan
Start Smart - small mistakes can become big problems fast.
April 14 - Heat Awareness
April 14 - Heat Awareness
Heat Awareness Matters
El Paso heat can change everything.
If you wait until you feel thirsty, you’re already behind.
Heat awareness basics
Start early
Hydrate often
Watch for dizziness, headache, nausea, and fatigue
Know when to turn around
Respect the desert. Stay ahead of the heat.
April 15 - Ten Essentials / Gear Check
April 15 - Ten Essentials / Gear Check
Do You Have Essentials? Before you head out, do a quick gear check.
WE HIKE Essentials Reminder
Navigation
Hydration
First aid
Shade / sun protection
Food
Simple items. Big difference. A prepared hiker is a safer hiker.
April 16 - Know Your Trail
April 16 - Know Your Trail
Before You Go
Check distance and difficulty
Know elevation and terrain
Review weather and trail conditions
Share your route with someone
The trail should never be a surprise.
APRIL 16 - KNOW YOUR TRAIL
The trail should never be a surprise.
Today’s Safety Week focus: Know Your Trail
Before you go, know:
• Distance and difficulty
• Elevation and terrain
• Weather and trail conditions
• Where you’re parking and turning around
A few minutes of planning can help you hike with more confidence and fewer risks.
Safety Starts Before You Hit the Trail.
April 17 - Hike With a Plan
April 17 - Hike With a Plan
Do You Have Essentials? Before you head out, do a quick gear check.
WE HIKE Essentials Reminder
Navigation
Hydration
First aid
Shade / sun protection
Food
Simple items. Big difference. A prepared hiker is a safer hiker.
April 18 - Leave No Trace & Community Event Day
April 18 - Leave No Trace & Community Event Day
Leave No Trace. Hike With Respect.
Today is our Community Event! As we head outdoors together, remember:
Leave no trace. Respect the land. Protect the experience for the next person.
That means:
Pack out your trash
Stay on trail
Respect wildlife and plants
Leave what you find
Be a good steward of our shared spaces
Explore safely. Leave it better.
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