A useful hike: how students applied theory in mountainous conditions

From May 26 to June 12, first-year students of the Tourism educational program attended an educational practice in the form of a training hike.

A training hike is an important component of training specialists in the field of tourism. It allows you to consolidate the theoretical knowledge obtained during the educational process in practice, practice orientation skills, organize everyday life in the field, pass the route and work in a team.

The goal of the practice is to develop practical skills in organizing and conducting tourist hikes, increase the level of physical and psychological stability, gain experience in teamwork and decision-making in the field.

Before the active part of the hike, radial hikes to the Aiuly and Kairak waterfalls were organized for the students. The route of the hike itself ran from the village of Batan to Lake Kolsay.

During the internship, the students strengthened their physical endurance, mastered teamwork skills, learned to quickly navigate changing conditions, gained experience in organizing camping life and mastered the technique of handling tourist equipment.

The internship took place without any incidents, in accordance with the approved plan. All participants successfully completed the route.

The training hike became a valuable stage in professional training. The acquired skills and experience will be useful in organizing tourist events of various levels. The internship showed the importance of cohesion, responsibility and competent preparation for each stage of the hike.