Call them hikes, make sure you know your location and exit points, be aware of your surroundings. People who act like the woods is some scary place 9/10 times haven’t themselves ever been alone in the woods. Common sense goes a long ways. Nature is amazing for your mental health, as long as you’re not purposely getting yourself lost and endangering yourself and those who try to rescue you.
If you go out of service areas, bring a Garmin InReach so you can check GPS or hit the SOS button in an emergency.
If you have common sense and basic survival skills you’ll be fine. Take care of yourself.
Matrand t1_j82lt6b wrote
Reply to How dangerous are western Washington's woods for a chronic forest wanderer? by cinderings
Call them hikes, make sure you know your location and exit points, be aware of your surroundings. People who act like the woods is some scary place 9/10 times haven’t themselves ever been alone in the woods. Common sense goes a long ways. Nature is amazing for your mental health, as long as you’re not purposely getting yourself lost and endangering yourself and those who try to rescue you.
If you go out of service areas, bring a Garmin InReach so you can check GPS or hit the SOS button in an emergency.
If you have common sense and basic survival skills you’ll be fine. Take care of yourself.