Anyone who has ever spent a night under a tent in the great outdoors should be more or less familiar with the basic standard for choosing a wilderness campsite. Nothing beats a rewarding day out in nature, and having a safe place to lay your head down at night is mandatory to start fresh the next day.
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Basic Recommendations For The Woodswoman In Your Life
It has been nearly two hours since we left camp. The aspen trees rustle in the ravine below us as we walk in the shadow of a desolate rock ridge. There are no brushwood or trees on this barren trail. It will be another mile before we are cloaked by the forest. The rest of the crew are coming up behind us with more equipment. I think my bladder shall burst.
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Land Navigation Using a Map and a compass
Navigation is the process of finding one’s present position and then determining the best route to follow to reach a distant goal. We do that today every time we get into our car and pull out of the driveway. Succesful land navigation requires a map and a compass and most importantly, knowledge to use these survival tools.
How To Stay Cool While Camping In Hot Weather
Going camping in hot weather comes with essential benefits. From enjoying warm, pleasant outdoor activities to feeling happier and healthier, there’s something good to look forward to when camping out in the summer. But, it also has a downside, that is, your inability to enjoy your shelter because of the hot temperature.
Mountain Travel Recommendations
Up here, the shortest distance between two points is a route you really don’t want to travel. It’s called straight down the fall line, and you generally arrive at your unintended destination with an assortment of lacerations and fractures.