Lillian White Hopefully not ones that used to put you to sleep! Ha! Yes, actually, I am a teacher and have taught many college classes as an adjunct professor. Funny you hear that in me!
How interesting! As a teacher myself, I've found that many of my colleagues are also outdoor enthusiasts. I wonder how many of the people making RUclips channels on the subject are teachers as well... surely it would be a measurable percentage! In any case, I enjoy your videos a lot, so please do keep up the great work!
Great video, one simple misstep led to a broken fibula and a massive sprained ankle on the second day of a 3 day backpack. Took me 13 hours to walk out of the Linville Gorge to safety on that broken foot. It was still an excellent adventure but it goes to show that the smallest accidents can lead to crazy situations.
Wow, that is crazy. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you could look at it as an adventure and that it wasn't worse. I've often wondered what mental fortitude would be needed to get myself out of the backcountry if injured. I'm sure you reset the bar for yourself as to what you can endure/accomplish.
Kevin McCall haha thanks man. it was a long long walk out. had to cross the river a couple of times to navigate around certain places where I couldn't climb or walk
Indeed! Those are all important things. Im about to go on a 120km hike on an old Roman trail here in Germany. It's not exactly backcountry but I also like to have escape routes planned. So I know the closest villages along the way, to get home ahead of schedule and/or to resupply.
I do the same on my trips....check out the iridium stove...it’s made for trips like this.....best pack stove ever made........no moving parts and never fails
Know your snakes where to find them what they look like with what they smell like mating season everything snake bite in the backcountry is death.. have nice leggings with you at all times it's about all I worry about
There is a learning curve to it but I've never had a problem. I have heard good things about Delorme and would love to have the ability of two-way communication. But the Spot Connect has worked well for me.
+Martyupnorth Ha Ha! Yes, those shots were excerpts from a solo hunting trip last fall. I definitely don't carry a heavy rifle in the backcountry during the off season. Thanks for the sub!
Most important thing is to do what you want as long as your not hurting anyone. It's your life, hiking is one of the only half ass freedoms we got left.
A PLB is definitely more foolproof but doesn't give the option of sending pre-written texts to give updates on your status. This feature is why I chose SPOT.
I was thinking about that one to. You can send sms and ok status. But the thing is you have to pay a yearly fee for that one. Atleast in Sweden. With a PLB you just have to register it and then its free. You can only send SOS though. But I think I go for the PLB.
Besalu The free app is called “Topo Maps”. I also use a paid app called OnX Hunt. It allows you download satellite images to use w GPS so you can see vegetation in addition to terrain.
Bob Dragoo You prefer they die of starvation or being torn apart and eaten while still alive by lions or other predators? Those alternatives are surely worse.
Mountain Venture I prefer nature takes it’s course as it has for millions of years. It’s known as the natural balance of life. So, why do you enjoy killing wild animals?
I enjoy providing quality meat to feed my family. I enjoy being a part of the process of obtaining food just like in my garden. I believe in conservation so that animal numbers can thrive. I have a deep respect for the whole process and do not take any part of it lightly.
I actually only carry a rifle during hunting season. If I carried a firearm for defense in the backcountry it would be more practical to carry a pistol chambered in a substantial caliber such as .357, 45ACP or 10mm. Many hunters and backpackers who frequent areas with brown bears (who are far more aggressive) carry such firearms or bear spray. Thanks for watching!
I know what it is like to be standing in front of a 350# black bear sow with three cubs. I was happy that I had my 1894 trapper 30-30 even though nothing happened.
Are you a teacher by profession? Your style of lecture and tone of voice remind me of several professors I've had over the years.
Lillian White Hopefully not ones that used to put you to sleep! Ha! Yes, actually, I am a teacher and have taught many college classes as an adjunct professor. Funny you hear that in me!
How interesting! As a teacher myself, I've found that many of my colleagues are also outdoor enthusiasts. I wonder how many of the people making RUclips channels on the subject are teachers as well... surely it would be a measurable percentage! In any case, I enjoy your videos a lot, so please do keep up the great work!
YES!!! I picked up on the intonation and was wondering the same thing. Good ear!
The Spot GPS/SOS device is a great shout. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, one simple misstep led to a broken fibula and a massive sprained ankle on the second day of a 3 day backpack. Took me 13 hours to walk out of the Linville Gorge to safety on that broken foot. It was still an excellent adventure but it goes to show that the smallest accidents can lead to crazy situations.
Wow, that is crazy. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you could look at it as an adventure and that it wasn't worse. I've often wondered what mental fortitude would be needed to get myself out of the backcountry if injured. I'm sure you reset the bar for yourself as to what you can endure/accomplish.
Props to you! It's hard enough walking out of Linville Gorge without broken limbs!
Kevin McCall haha thanks man. it was a long long walk out. had to cross the river a couple of times to navigate around certain places where I couldn't climb or walk
Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this great advice. All the best to you. 🤗
Ronald Rose thanks for watching!
Indeed! Those are all important things. Im about to go on a 120km hike on an old Roman trail here in Germany. It's not exactly backcountry but I also like to have escape routes planned. So I know the closest villages along the way, to get home ahead of schedule and/or to resupply.
+haYstaKz That's a good tip for longer, point-to-point trips. Sounds like it will be a great hike! Let me know how it goes!
Great advice, same tips would apply even on a day hike. Keep up the great work! Aloha.
+kbbjedi Thanks kbbjedi!
I do the same on my trips....check out the iridium stove...it’s made for trips like this.....best pack stove ever made........no moving parts and never fails
Great tips enjoyed the video keep up the good work be blessed
Chasengunz Outdoors thanks!
Great tip on vigilance, my biggest fear is to fall over and hurt myself...
I appreciate the informations, the tips are not what I expected. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips. Enjoyed the video.
Nice tips. Traveling solo is awesome but can be unsafe, tell people where you are, weather be prepared.
Hi from Venezuela, great advice video my friend, thanks! (Please put the links of the devices you show in the video)
Thank you for your great advice.
I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting!
Great advice man, love the presentation Subbed & thumbs up!
Will Wild's Outdoor Adventures hey thanks!
Great stuff man! You could be planning military ops
Absolute Veteran Ha! Fail to plan...plan to fail. Thanks for watching.
Well done mate
Mau J thank you!
great tips and video!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Drinking game
Take a shot everytime he says "back country"
🤣 that’s funny!
Know your snakes where to find them what they look like with what they smell like mating season everything snake bite in the backcountry is death.. have nice leggings with you at all times it's about all I worry about
great video although i've heard mixed reviews about the spot device. I would not depend on it with my life from what i've read.
There is a learning curve to it but I've never had a problem. I have heard good things about Delorme and would love to have the ability of two-way communication. But the Spot Connect has worked well for me.
I can't believe you carry a rifle on a backcountry trip. Are you hunting?
+Martyupnorth Ha Ha! Yes, those shots were excerpts from a solo hunting trip last fall. I definitely don't carry a heavy rifle in the backcountry during the off season. Thanks for the sub!
Really??.....I wouldn't go near the mountains without a gun
Most important thing is to do what you want as long as your not hurting anyone. It's your life, hiking is one of the only half ass freedoms we got left.
Jeremy.from.jersey just subscribed
Is there a name for that app too app?
The free app I use is called “Topo Maps”. I also use an app called “On X Hunt” which is great to determine public and private land.
amazing content
Thanks!
Mountain Venture with glad
What is the map app that you recommend?
Kim AndGetMe it’s a free app called Topo
Do you ever carry a firearm for self defense?
Not often. When I do, I carry a Ruger SP101 .357 revolver. It's a brick.
I dont like the spot transponder. Plb is much better. Just a tip.
A PLB is definitely more foolproof but doesn't give the option of sending pre-written texts to give updates on your status. This feature is why I chose SPOT.
Ok. Thats true. I dont have the same need to be able to send texts though. :)
I was thinking about that one to. You can send sms and ok status. But
the thing is you have to pay a yearly fee for that one. Atleast in
Sweden. With a PLB you just have to register it and then its free. You
can only send SOS though. But I think I go for the PLB.
What is the name of the topo app that you use on your iPhone?
Besalu The free app is called “Topo Maps”. I also use a paid app called OnX Hunt. It allows you download satellite images to use w GPS so you can see vegetation in addition to terrain.
i always have a second phone , closed full battery with some credit.
Any tips if you see a crazy masked person in the woods.
Ha! nope. Sounds like you may be speaking from experience?
Mountain Venture Visual experience 😉
As soon as I saw the rifle, I turned off the video. I abhor the killing of our beautiful, wild animals.
Bob Dragoo You prefer they die of starvation or being torn apart and eaten while still alive by lions or other predators? Those alternatives are surely worse.
Mountain Venture
I prefer nature takes it’s course as it has for millions of years. It’s known as the natural balance of life.
So, why do you enjoy killing wild animals?
I enjoy providing quality meat to feed my family. I enjoy being a part of the process of obtaining food just like in my garden. I believe in conservation so that animal numbers can thrive. I have a deep respect for the whole process and do not take any part of it lightly.
Mountain Venture
But you avoided directly answering my question: Why do you enjoy killing wild animals?
My answer did not include "enjoy killing" because its not a part of my motivation for hunting.
That sounds like things a woman would do. Get a week supply of food, a compass and map and just wing it.... Those are the best trips!
I see you carry a rifle. I think this is very smart.
I actually only carry a rifle during hunting season. If I carried a firearm for defense in the backcountry it would be more practical to carry a pistol chambered in a substantial caliber such as .357, 45ACP or 10mm. Many hunters and backpackers who frequent areas with brown bears (who are far more aggressive) carry such firearms or bear spray. Thanks for watching!
I know what it is like to be standing in front of a 350# black bear sow with three cubs. I was happy that I had my 1894 trapper 30-30 even though nothing happened.
Do you hunt bears there in US?