Is there an item you never leave home without?

Leave No Trace Principle #1: Plan Ahead and Be Prepared! If you plan to visit Glacier National Park this fall, prepare for reduced services, increased wildlife activity, and cooler temperatures. (1/4)

If you’re planning a hike, you can prepare by packing the 10 Essentials:

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Nutrition https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥪" title="Sandwich" aria-label="Emoji: Sandwich">
Hydration https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚰" title="Trinkwasser Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Trinkwasser Symbol">
Illumination https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Elektrische Glühbirne" aria-label="Emoji: Elektrische Glühbirne">
First Aid https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛑" title="Helm mit weißem Kreuz" aria-label="Emoji: Helm mit weißem Kreuz">
Repair kit https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛠" title="Hammer und Schraubenschlüssel" aria-label="Emoji: Hammer und Schraubenschlüssel">
Sun protection https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">
Layers/warm clothing https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧤" title="Handschuhe" aria-label="Emoji: Handschuhe">
Blanket or shelter https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛺" title="Zelt" aria-label="Emoji: Zelt">
Fire starter https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">

Bear spray is also recommended!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐻" title="Bärengesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Bärengesicht"> (2/4)

You can adapt the 10 Essentials to fit the conditions you expect to encounter on your hike.

What’s one thing you make sure to bring on a hike? (3/4)

For the latest park conditions and more hiking tips, visit the park’s website:
https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/hikingthetrails.htm

The">https://www.nps.gov/glac/plan... photo in this thread of two hikers on a trail above Lake McDonald was taken on the traditional land of the Amskapi Piikuni, Kootenai, Selis, and Qlispe People. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📍" title="Runde Reißzwecke" aria-label="Emoji: Runde Reißzwecke">(4/4)