![]() Can you safely spend a night (or more) outside?.Can you prevent emergencies and respond positively should one occur?.The list seeks to answer two basic questions: It mirrors the combined knowledge of hundreds of outdoor skills instructors. The publication now has nine editions, and it is written entirely by volunteers. ![]() In addition to the terrific updates and guides that the MST website provides, I recently discovered the Mountaineers Ten Essentials list, which was formalized in 1974 when it debuted in the third edition of “Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills.” The Mountaineers Ten Essentials list dates to the climbing courses of the 1930s. It provides volunteer opportunities and updates with the latest news about trail segments. As I’ve shared before, the MST has a website that is full of helpful information about planning your trail hike. The group helps bring trail enthusiasts together to build, maintain and advocate for the trail and to ensure that all people feel welcome. The Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea network is one of these great resources. Fortunately, we North Carolinians are lucky to live in a great trails state and we are even more fortunate to have a large community of folks willing to provide resources and advice. An unexpected trail or bridge repair can derail your entire day. A walk in the woods can be a wonderful way to spend a Saturday, but you need to plan for unpleasant things like slips or falls, bee stings, even curious bears. ![]() ![]() As the saying goes, expect the best, but prepare for the worst.Īfter several day hikes on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, I have learned to take preparation seriously. It’s about organization and planning for adverse scenarios. It’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation, but I’ve learned that hiking is much more than communing with the wonders of nature. ![]() I conjure up all of the sensory stimulation the forest offers - the smell of the wet leaves, the sound of twigs cracking under my feet, the feel of an early morning chill. ![]()
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