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What do you really have to FEAR?Most dangerous first: 1) Yourself Tripping and falling is probably your greatest danger. Also, doing idiotic things. Over the years (especially early on) I've done incredibly idiotic things out there--most notably flippantly using Coleman fuel to get a campfire going with wet wood. I escaped all injury in this little event, but the consequences could have been quite tragic to myself. Dumb luck helped me out. 2) The Weather [In relation to likelihood of danger, put a sizeable gap here] 3) Cavalier Companions: Choose your companions carefully [In relation to likelihood of danger, put an even more sizeable gap here] 4) Insects Insect pests can be a real pain in the butt but they constitute a bigger danger if you are allergic to stings. Carry antihistamines. Also, check for ticks in Lyme disease country and RMSF country |
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5) Larger Animals Bears, wolves, and snakes seem to be people's biggest fears but the chance of you even seeing them is very remote. If they know you are in the area, they will usually leave. Got a Headache?First, determine why you have the headache. Chances are good that it is due to dehydration. Other signs that you are dehydrated include constipation and lack of resilience of the skin - that is - when you squeeze or tent the skin then let it go, it does not quickly resume its normal colour and shape. Drinking fluids should get rid of this condition and your headache. If your headache is due to some other reason, you can make a tea by boiling the inner bark of any species of willow. Willows contain salicin, a chemical closely related to the acetylsalicylic acid present in aspirin. It is good for headaches and fever. It has fewer side effects than aspirin and does not upset the stomach. Dry Wood InsuranceWhen leaving camp for an extended period, store some wood inside your shelter. Then, no matterwhat the weather decides to do, you will have enough dry wood to start your fire. The dead lower branches of a spruce treee, sheltered by the living cone of limbs above them, will provide quick dry kindling and firewood on a rainy day in the wooods. They smap off with ease. When???Q. When should a pilot learn emergency crash procedures? 1. During an emergency descent when s/he has run out of airspeed, altitude and ideas. 2. Whenever s/he gets around to it. 3. It should be part of his/her training before s/he even leaves the ground Q. When should a person be taught the skills to stay alive and comfortable in the wilderness under austere conditions? 1. When the helicopter crashes to the forest floor or the truck runs off the road during a storm. 2. Why bother - 'it can't happen to me'. 3. It should be part of his/her initial training - before s/he leaves the comfort of the city to work in, visit, inspect, or transport items to remote/isolated locations regardless of the means of transportation. |
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