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The only way in which hiking is "inherently dangerous" is if you equate that term to include "situations in which I may have to depend solely upon myself." In
by ethbro 6y ago
The only way in which hiking is "inherently dangerous" is if you equate that term to include "situations in which I may have to depend solely upon myself."
In an objective appraisal of risk, actual danger is negligible with: (1) water, (2) compass, (3) mylar blanket, (4) rudimentary knowledge of surrounding topography, roads, and settled areas, (5) first aid kit equipped to stop blood loss, & (6) bear spray.
- Someone 6y agoI’m not a hiker, but I miss (0) telling people where you’re going and when you expect to report back. Without it, even a sprained ankle can be deadly.