Tips and Tricks
TRAIL NAVIGATION—It’s not uncommon to be on a great trail and suddenly it’s gone. This usually happens when you’ve missed a switchback along the way. Many times animal paths look like your trail, but aren’t. If this happens to you, don’t panic. Simply turn around and backtrack the way you came. Many times you’ll see the missed junction on the way back down; things in the backcountry do look different when traveling in the opposite direction. If you can’t find the main trial, make your way back to the trailhead, don’t push into unknown areas. This is when Search & Rescue get called in. It’s better to cancel your hike then to push your luck.
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Andy vander yacht [www] said:
Hey, you met my girlfriend and me today in Mammoth Cave National Park. Just thought we would let you know we liked your site and as fellow backpackers appreciated the tips!!!
Added: 1st March, 11:03pm
Buck walton [www] said:
When I asked if you wore a Ghillies suit for shooting wildlife, I ment photographing them not actually shooting them with a weapon. I will take your answer as a no.
Added: 23rd February, 12:39pm
Ronn [www] said:
Really cool site, Chester. It makes me want to go camping again and get back into nature. Some of the photographs are spectacular.
Added: 15th February, 06:45pm
Bernie [www] said:
Amazing! Not clear for me, how often you updating your www.western-traveler.org.
Added: 30th January, 09:20am
Orlando [www] said:
This is really interesting. I am glad I found this place. I guess it is true, We really do learn something new everyday!
Added: 13th January, 10:32am
Rmg [www] said:
Brrrr, the photo of the week looks like I feel!
Added: 9th January, 01:15pm
Hillary [www] said:
This is my first post. I'd like to congratulate you for such a great site! Was thinking this would be a nice way to make my first post!
Added: 4th January, 09:43pm
Coach [www] said:
Incredible site!
Added: 2nd January, 05:41pm
Ricky snelzer [www] said:
Country roads take me home. Like the picture of the road in your state.
Added: 20th November, 12:12pm
Kirk donaldson [www] said:
Hey Chet, it was good meeting you out in Utah. Everyone at the IHOP says hello too and looks forward to seeing you next year.
Added: 7th November, 02:59pm
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