One of my favourite house rules walking off trail and faced with a "fork in the road" is: Walk the path or forests I least want to go. This is because I'm not unique. I naturally seek convenient places, and avoid unattractive places however those always lead to elephant paths. Conversely, by taking the heterodox choice, I always find hidden gems and nearly untouched nature, with real beauty impossible to describe in my plain words. God tur.
Well done! Good practical tips presented. Many people don’t think of the considerations of “on trail” vs “off trail” hiking, nor do they consider them in depth.
Hello Harry, the differences really are big! Most people will happily hike on trail for all of their life and that is of course just fine. But if you are off trail, it is good to know what you're getting into.
In some places here going off-trail is prohibited because of rare plants in an area which you might not notice during some parts of the year. Please know about the plants you're going to be walking on to preserve what we have left of our natural world.
Please give us some tips how not to get shot. Some false hunters shot at me from close distance but they missed me, they didnt see me because of bushes but they fired on sound of branches cracking. I yelled at them but only after second shout they ran away in their van closely parked. And thats second time i was shot at at the similar location. No I was not in the hunting grounds. Thank you.
I do alot of off trail hiking. I always carry in my day pack the things i would need if i had to spend the night outside. This includes a rain suit. I carry first aid matetials for sprains and cuts etc, a billy can and water. I also carry ten essentials in a little bag. I tell people where i am going and for how long. I them know when I get back. I like to go with a friend. I live in Ontario Canada.
Some of my most memorable hikes were offtrail
amazing video Papa hiker. I killed the thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the quality work.
Good introduction, thank you. Looking forward to the rest of your series.
One of my favourite house rules walking off trail and faced with a "fork in the road" is:
Walk the path or forests I least want to go. This is because I'm not unique. I naturally seek convenient places, and avoid unattractive places however those always lead to elephant paths. Conversely, by taking the heterodox choice, I always find hidden gems and nearly untouched nature, with real beauty impossible to describe in my plain words.
God tur.
Hi Wille! That sounds like a great thing to do. Let yourself be surprised!
I wish I knew how to read a map. I became a addiction to hiking 👌🏿
Good stuff, Sir! Looking forward to it all.
Awesome intro. I’m looking forward to the series!
Hi Jon! Next installments are on the way. I am working on several projects at the same time usually, which gets in the way...
Yes I would have estimated 40-50% slower for myself. Interesting that you’ve measured it!
Hey Fayley! Yes, I like an objective approach :-)
Really enjoyed this,
Thank you 🙂
Well done! Good practical tips presented. Many people don’t think of the considerations of “on trail” vs “off trail” hiking, nor do they consider them in depth.
Hello Harry, the differences really are big! Most people will happily hike on trail for all of their life and that is of course just fine. But if you are off trail, it is good to know what you're getting into.
In some places here going off-trail is prohibited because of rare plants in an area which you might not notice during some parts of the year. Please know about the plants you're going to be walking on to preserve what we have left of our natural world.
Hi P RO, good point. Don't go if it is not allowed, and if it is, still be smart about the vulnerability of the terrain.
Good video , thanks for sharing ,God bless !
Please give us some tips how not to get shot. Some false hunters shot at me from close distance but they missed me, they didnt see me because of bushes but they fired on sound of branches cracking. I yelled at them but only after second shout they ran away in their van closely parked. And thats second time i was shot at at the similar location. No I was not in the hunting grounds. Thank you.
Thnxs 4 sharing 🇺🇸
Hoi, looking forward to the next episode. To bad in Holland your not allowed off trail so much. Keep up the good work.
Hi Rens, yes definitely. We have some places, but not a lot.
Happy camping, Papa hiker
cool; already some good advice. :)
Speed difference off trail can be cancelled if your ranger has forrest as a favored terrain.
Oh yeah, people who are really at home in the terrain will probably be much faster!
how to not get ticks is my main question
Good video. Well done.
I do alot of off trail hiking. I always carry in my day pack the things i would need if i had to spend the night outside. This includes a rain suit. I carry first aid matetials for sprains and cuts etc, a billy can and water. I also carry ten essentials in a little bag. I tell people where i am going and for how long. I them know when I get back. I like to go with a friend.
I live in Ontario Canada.
Hello Miriam! Great write up, makes total sense. Have a nice time in Canada
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Thx! Annoying music lol