As someone who loves all things cold and snowy, hiking in the midst of summer may seem like my worst nightmare.

The suffocating heat and the inescapable glare of the sun has me dripping in sweat in mere minutes.

However, there are lots of things to love about summer hiking. For one, the summer wildflowers on show in Australia are absolutely incredible, especially in the alpine areas.

From November to January there are bursts of colours all across the Alps; purple waxy bluebells, yellow billy buttons, and white paper daisies litter the mountain landscapes. Not to mention, the beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes that are finally warm enough to go for a dip.

In all honesty, hiking in summer can actually be quite enjoyable, if you just know a few handy tricks, and have the right summer hiking gear to beat the scorching heat.

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