Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World14 Aug 2025

Lightning Safety Tips for Hikers and Bikers

Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You'll also learn what constitutes a safe shelter during a thunderstorm. This is important information that could save your life!

We cover:

What is lightning?
The five types of lightning and typical strikes from them
What position to take when lightning is striking nearby
How to determine a safe shelter
The three types of lightning injury and what you should do
How groups should position themselves during a lightning storm
And much more!

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