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This campaign is against violence and systemic racism towards black people.
And broader issues such as racial profiling, police brutality, and racial inequality.
Those are part of the bigger issue – human rights regardless of age, ethnic origin, location, language, religion, ethnicity, or any other status.
Out in the wilds it’s easy to see we are all created equal.
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I recall being reluctant to buy an Ursack to protect my food from bears and other critters — but finally got one in 2011.
This was the first time I used it, on the Howe Sound Crest Trail out of Vancouver.
I was won over instantly.
Though I own two Bear Vaults, I always carry the Ursack instead if it’s allowed where I’m hiking.
It’s much less bulky.
Though my old white one is going strong, Ursack has newer models in black . And a quicker way of tying the bag to the tree.
I’ll probably get the larger capacity URSACK MAJOR XL when I eventually have to replace my old white one.
On my recent cycling / hiking trip through Vancouver Island I tented 6 nights.
There are PLENTY of black bears. I’d never seen so much scat anywhere as on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, for example.
You absolutely MUST PROTECT YOUR SMELLIES in this part of the world.
For the first time I used the new recommended quick release knot to attach the Ursack to a tree. It is a big improvement.
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Pie on the Trail:
The Southern Sierra High Route (SSHR) was developed by Alan Dixon and Don Wilson in 2014.
It is 100 miles long and the majority is off-trail travel mixed with sections on the JMT. Elevation loss and gain are high and the going is hard.
Blake Bole’s 2019 trip report was posted in rhyming verse!
Hiking this route requires a wilderness permit from Inyo National Forest.
Bear canister(s) required. There are no easy re-supply points. Snow is an issue some years.
We based our Fish River information page much on Stingy Nomad’s trip report:
Some guide books says this is the toughest hike in Africa …
Fish River is definitely a hike to add to your must do hiking list.
Total distance of Fish River canyon hike 86km, the river itself is longer but due to many shortcuts your walking distance is about 14km less. …
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I cycle, run and/or hike every day while on Vancouver Island, Canada.
The risk of tick-borne disease here is low. But I’m still tucking in my pants before going out.
Mine are very light weight, slippery nylon. (Light coloured clothing would be better as it’s easier to spot ticks.)
The biggest danger in my neck of the woods is the western black-legged tick. It can transfer Lyme disease.
Fortunately for me, in order for a human to be infected by the bacterium, the tick must be attached for approximately 36 to 48 hours. I shower and check after each workout.
There is a report of one hiker who contracted Lyme on the nearby West Coast Trail. On that week long hike you may not be washing or checking regularly. 😐
Check the tick risk where you are adventuring. There are about 30,000 new cases of Lyme Disease each year in the States. The number seems to be increasing with global warming. New species of ticks are becoming known.
Check your pets for ticks.
If you get one, gently remove a tick embedded in your skin with tweezers. Firmly grasp the tick’s head without squeezing and pull upwards. Save it in a plastic sealed bag. Use a felt pen to write the date, name and address of person bitten. I’ve only ever found one once.
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related – Wikipedia – Lyme disease
For your physical and mental health, get outdoors as much as you can.
TIPS for hiking legally and ethically.
Obey all laws.
Do nothing unethical.
Ensure you stay physically distant from strangers.
But get out of doors as much as you can.
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Hike in place does not mean to literally walk in place. No, instead, the Superior Hiking Trail Association encourages people to rediscover hikes and nature in your neighborhood. …
As I’m physically isolating in a small town on Vancouver Island, each day I’m cycling, running or walking the closest parks.
Michael Atkinson places himself in the historic predicament of two stranded German aviators in 1932 to see if the his skills as a survival instructor, pilot and adventurer will allow him to escape to the nearest civilization.
It is a gripping film.
I learned a lot about surviving in the harsh Australian coastal wilderness.
The most remarkable feature of this documentary is its mode of filming. It is not performed by any film crew that follows his journey. It is single-handedly managed by Mike through drones and cameras so it preserves the natural element. The breathtaking pictures of the ocean, varied shades of the waters, flora and fauna of marine sea and the natural cliffs along the coast paint an excellent landscape for the viewers. It manages to take one to an unexplored world …
Watch the hour long documentary FREE on TubiTV.
No doubt you are trying to convince non-hiking friends and family now with plenty of time available to get out on some trails.
It’s ideal social distancing.
Paula Casey from Gabor Shoes sends these tips for them.
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