Hiking

  Provisional Hiking Map (Papine-Holywell Jamaica), Part 2 Additional Notes The map herein is supported with Geology & Fitness considerations to support the hiker towards experiencing a safe & fulfilling trek throughout the length of this trail. This map with support content, were developed following: Extensive field-data gathering by team-members of O’Shane Bryant Fitness Limited, […]

Direct Significance/Relevance of This Report Industry: Construction, Tourism (tours, adventures, villas…), Agriculture. Community Capacity Research & Implementation-Education, Policy, Finance, Management Acknowledgment The Earthquake Unit of Jamaica (project collaboration), Mines & Geology Jamaica (base map reference), St. Thomas (Jamaica) Residents-participation, My Family (support). Background & Methodology (Brief) On April 15, 2023, at approximately 4:35 pm., a […]

Introduction Exercise & physical activity, while both beneficial to our health, can also be hazardous to our health and overall well-being. This is the case with low-impact, or low intensity exercise on relatively flat terrain and on undulating terrain (characteristic of hikes). The sudden and/or sustained increased heart rate, breathing rate and muscular force production […]

Introduction No doubt, getting physical activity & exercise in hot temperatures can be an enjoyable experience-whether it be indoors or outdoors. Just the same, however, doing so can pose fitness, performance and health setbacks-for the apparently healthy, recreational non-dependent population segment, athlete, and vulnerable populations within a given society. According to John Hopkins Medicine, “heat-related...

Generally, before venturing on a hike with a group, or individually, you ought to be briefed on, or/conceptualize the: Plan. Hazard(s). Risk(s). Preparation Opportunities. To support safety of each individual, and the group as a whole, before embarking on hike(s) or similar excursion(s).   Hiking Hazards Categories Specifically, hiking-hazards can be grouped into the following […]