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TVDinner360 t1_j82kw62 wrote

One thing you could do to minimize the risk would be to take some classes on outdoor survival. I think REI offers some for free. You could keep a pack with the essentials all ready to go in the trunk of your car, so if the mood strikes you’re ready.

Another risk is if you’re on private property and trespassing, someone might shoot you. Hopefully that’s a low risk, though.

Some people have had good luck managing depression by bicycling, if that’s a thing you’re interested in trying. There’s some weird response the brain gives when you’re moving through space like that. Some skaters get it, too. It’s supposed to be very effective. But maybe it’s not your thing.

I wish you well.

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cinderings OP t1_j82uqps wrote

The "getting shot" is a good point. Maybe I should grab some neon. Thanks man

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Entwife723 t1_j852wgh wrote

Add a blaze orange hunter safety vest, and a can of bear mace to your hiking kit.

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velowa t1_j878yr7 wrote

Yup. Also gtfo if you come across anything that looks like a meth cook. Bear mace works against more than just bears and mountain lions.

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erdillz93 t1_j83eos8 wrote

Pro tip for not getting shot - shoot first

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Komitue t1_j83n6st wrote

The Mountaineers also have a very good course on this (walking off trail in the woods without getting lost or hurt):
mountaineers.org/courses/course-overviews/scrambling

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gillyyak t1_j85sjax wrote

Their "10 essentials" is a must have for forest wanderers.

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CursedTurtleKeynote t1_j82nb3l wrote

>someone might shoot you

really

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erdillz93 t1_j83enh6 wrote

Yes really, there's literally a dude in Kitsap county jail on a possible murder charge cuz he followed a dude who he thought was committing a crime and then shot him in the head through his car window as he was driving away.

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CursedTurtleKeynote t1_j86bjbe wrote

That's literally my point. People that shoot at you end up in jail. There isn't some kind of wild west culture that encourages it.

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ChelsieTheBrave t1_j82s6ia wrote

Yes really. You don't want to accidentally get too close to some of these crazies out here they are looking for a reason to kill someone. I see it all the time where guys in trucks will attempt to get someone to road rage by tailgating and turning on their flood lights. A few people have been practically run off the road. I can only imagine what would happen if someone stopped and confronted them 😬 let alone walk on to their property

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Educational_Ice5114 t1_j82xtgc wrote

I don’t know if it’s a problem in eastern WA but in western WA I pay attention because wood poachers and some mushroom foragers will kill because of the money involved. An adult is less likely to run into animal issues, though cougars have killed people, but other people with guns are a concern.

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