Pandemic hiking etiquette and guidelines that Malaysians should know

Governments and health officials around the world have been reluctant to recommend people go hiking during the pandemic, amid concerns of crowded trails and mountain accidents causing a further burden on already strained healthcare systems.

However, as more countries open up again after months of lockdown, the open spaces on a mountain trail will be sought out by many who are fed up of the great indoors. But just because you’re out in the open air doesn’t mean you can relax your guard, and hiking associations and walking tour guides have been busy issuing trail guidelines.