Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2016 7:35:42 GMT -8
It's been thirty years since I've strapped on a back and boots and walked away from civilization for several days.
I'm now gearing back up to do it again. First the obvious stuff, rebuilding my gear, physical reconditioning, and planning trips.
But It seems much has changed in thirty years. We used to strike out into the back country with a topo map and a compass. We made camp when we were tired of walking, built a shelter, built a fire, and usually took small game with our .22 rifles to supplement our meager rations.
From what I've seen in researching potential trips today, this is no longer possible? Almost every trip I've thought would be fun is in places where the preferred method of enjoying the wilderness is apparently to hike, eat nutrition bars, and sleep on a rock. Bush craft activities are apparently forbidden in most locations. I don't know...maybe I just haven't hit the right web site yet.
Are there any places left where you can actually explore and utilize the back country?
I'm now gearing back up to do it again. First the obvious stuff, rebuilding my gear, physical reconditioning, and planning trips.
But It seems much has changed in thirty years. We used to strike out into the back country with a topo map and a compass. We made camp when we were tired of walking, built a shelter, built a fire, and usually took small game with our .22 rifles to supplement our meager rations.
From what I've seen in researching potential trips today, this is no longer possible? Almost every trip I've thought would be fun is in places where the preferred method of enjoying the wilderness is apparently to hike, eat nutrition bars, and sleep on a rock. Bush craft activities are apparently forbidden in most locations. I don't know...maybe I just haven't hit the right web site yet.
Are there any places left where you can actually explore and utilize the back country?
