Saturday, August 20, 2016
When one decides to go on a hike, it's unlike any other kind of travel that one can choose from, filled with plenty of danger but the most rewarding trips one will ever see, that little can compare to. There is little that goes into putting this trip together when it comes to planning where to stay or if there is room, but plenty of planning that must be done before this trip in order to make it a safe one. Backcountry and outdoor safety is one of the most rewarding forms of travel but also of the most dangerous.
Before planning a trip that can take the adventurer in the open, make sure that there is plenty of training and the one who is going on the trip is prepared for almost anything. Ensure that the explorer is not alone as should anything happen there will be a partner that can call for help or even jut share in the unique experiences soon to be witnessed. It's an amazing thing to do before one dies but at the same time, if little to no preparation is done, it could lead to a disaster.
The wild is filled with plenty of dangerous animals that can cause an explorer a lot of danger. Cougars and other large animals as well as cats are always lurking around for prey and therefore one must always be aware of this. Always ensure that one stays on either marked trails or if they are unable t they take a trained guide with them as to be even better prepared for emergencies as well as the unknown.
There are a few tips that one should consider when going on a backcountry trip. This includes keeping all trash in a sealed unscented bag, ensure that eating and cooking stations are at least 100m away from sleeping areas and also make plenty of noise when approaching blind corners. When walking around at night use a flashlight as well as remain alert and ensure that all parties in the group are accounted for at all times.
Should the choice be made to go hunting all risks and possible dangers should be taken into account and no matter how experienced the traveler is there must be preparation done. Never chase a bear away from a kill sight if one is found rather leave it and report it as soon as possible to the conservation officer. Once a kill is made, remove the animal within one hour or day and again make sure that the camp site is at least 100m away from the harvested animal.
Even water safety should not be taken likely but well planned for. It can be very cold near waterways even in mid-summer as water absorbs the temperature and when the son goes down it affects the banks surrounding it. Crossing streams and hiking in water can be very dangerous. Always make sure the correct gear is packed.
Weather is not something one can rely on. It's always better to plan, use weather predictions for this. Little should be left to chance.
In conclusion no person should ever travel into the wilderness without preparation. This will leave little to no room for error. Backcountry and outdoors safety is very import no matter which area is chosen.
Before planning a trip that can take the adventurer in the open, make sure that there is plenty of training and the one who is going on the trip is prepared for almost anything. Ensure that the explorer is not alone as should anything happen there will be a partner that can call for help or even jut share in the unique experiences soon to be witnessed. It's an amazing thing to do before one dies but at the same time, if little to no preparation is done, it could lead to a disaster.
The wild is filled with plenty of dangerous animals that can cause an explorer a lot of danger. Cougars and other large animals as well as cats are always lurking around for prey and therefore one must always be aware of this. Always ensure that one stays on either marked trails or if they are unable t they take a trained guide with them as to be even better prepared for emergencies as well as the unknown.
There are a few tips that one should consider when going on a backcountry trip. This includes keeping all trash in a sealed unscented bag, ensure that eating and cooking stations are at least 100m away from sleeping areas and also make plenty of noise when approaching blind corners. When walking around at night use a flashlight as well as remain alert and ensure that all parties in the group are accounted for at all times.
Should the choice be made to go hunting all risks and possible dangers should be taken into account and no matter how experienced the traveler is there must be preparation done. Never chase a bear away from a kill sight if one is found rather leave it and report it as soon as possible to the conservation officer. Once a kill is made, remove the animal within one hour or day and again make sure that the camp site is at least 100m away from the harvested animal.
Even water safety should not be taken likely but well planned for. It can be very cold near waterways even in mid-summer as water absorbs the temperature and when the son goes down it affects the banks surrounding it. Crossing streams and hiking in water can be very dangerous. Always make sure the correct gear is packed.
Weather is not something one can rely on. It's always better to plan, use weather predictions for this. Little should be left to chance.
In conclusion no person should ever travel into the wilderness without preparation. This will leave little to no room for error. Backcountry and outdoors safety is very import no matter which area is chosen.
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