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Category: Keeping Safe

Keeping Safe

River Crossings

River crossings are dangerous. Given that it is possible to drown in still water a finger length deep, attempting to cross a deep fast flowing river is very dangerous. One of the most common causes of death in US national parks is drowning. Far more than what most people fear the most. Any river crossing… Read More River Crossings

October 17, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

Insects

There are more than 100 million insects for every human on the planet, so pretty much anywhere you go, there will be insects waiting to say ‘Hi’. Some will see you as their next meal ticket and this usually involves a blood meal. Since most insect don’t necessarily care where their blood meal comes from,… Read More Insects

October 15, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

Hanging a Bear Bag

Hanging a bear bag is not easy, but it is essential for keeping safe. In almost all parks and places where bears are present, law requires that food is kept away from bears. Regardless of the legal aspect, backpackers have a moral obligation to keep their food away from bears. Bears which get food are more… Read More Hanging a Bear Bag

October 7, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

Water on the Trail

hydration systems

Hiking is one of the most relaxed and fulfilling things – so little to think about. On a through hike, the next source of water in the trail is one of the very few things to think about.… Read More Water on the Trail

October 1, 2017September 6, 2020 jollytrailsLeave a comment

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