| 1. | You should plan your route schedule and choose the appropriate route according to the ability of your team members. |
| 2. | Listen to the weather bulletin. Avoid hiking when the weather is bad. |
| 3. | Sleep well on the night before the journey. Have a nutritious meal before setting out espically for a long walk. |
| 4. | Carry adequate supply of water and food. |
| 5. | Put on casual clothes, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, ankle boots with corrugated soles for hiking, or sneakers with corrugated soles. Remember to take along a hat that can keep off the sun in summer and keep you warm in winter. |
| 6. | Bring with you a mobile phone with its battery fully charged so that you can call for help easily in case of emergency. To read digital maps showing mobile network coverage information along individual hiking trails, please visit the website of the Office of the Telecommunications Authority: http://www.ofta.gov.hk/en/ca_bd/country_park.html |
| 7. | Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight under hot weather. Drink lots of water and replenish the electrolyte lost. Have good rests during the journey. Don't overtire as this would lead to exhaustion. |
| 8. | For prevention of insect and mosquito bites, you may apply DEET-containing mosquito repellent on the clothes and the exposed parts of your body. This can prevent your skin from being bitten by mosquitoes directly or indirectly through light and thin clothes. |
| 9. | Don't go alone. It is always preferable to hike in a group of four or above, and you should inform your family members before hiking. |
| 10. | Listen to your hiking leader's decision and instruction. Do not leave halfway or walk alone. |
| 11. | Do warm-up exercises before hiking. |
| 12. | Don't eat wild fruit or drink untreated water from any stream. |
| 13. | Don't touch birds nor play with stray cats, dogs or wild monkeys to avoid being attacked or infected with viruses. |
| 14. | Don't deviate from the maintained path or venture into bushes or forests. |
| 15. | Do not deviate from the maintained path or set your own route, otherwise you may get lost or run into danger. |
| 16. | Avoid standing at the cliff edge or climbing onto rocks to take photos or admire the views. |
| 17. | Avoid going near/staying around steep slopes or wading in the streams during heavy rain or after days of heavy rain. |
| 18. | Except at designated barbecue sites or campsites, never light a fire within country parks. Smokers should refrain from smoking; all cigarette-stubs or matches should be totally extinguished before discarding into litter boxes. |
| 19. | When there is a hill fire, don't panic and keep calm. |
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| (a) | The direction in which the fire spreads - avoid escaping in the same direction of the prevailing wind. |
| (b) | It is easier and quicker to escape through existing paths. |
| (c) | Never run uphill if the situation permits. |
| (d) | Don't run into shrubs or grass grown area, fire usually spreads rapidly and the temperature may soar in these areas. |
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| 20. | In case of an accident, a hiker who seeks help should try his/her best to provide the following information: |
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| (a) | Nature and cause of the accident |
| (b) | Time and location of the accident |
| (c) | Location, grid reference and the number of the nearest distance post |
| (d) | Terrain/special landmarks in the vicinity |
| (e) | Personal details of the injured including his/her name, age, sex, telephone number and address |
| (f) | Condition of injury |
| (g) | First aid given, if any |
| (h) | Weather condition |
| (i) | State and movement of his/her company |
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| 21. | Those who suffer from chronic illnesses such as heart disease, asthma, etc. should consult doctors on their suitability for hiking and matters which require attention. |
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