Hi,
I just signed up here and am having a look around.
I enjoy hiking, among other things. I have done some of the White Mtn. trails in the past. I also like to do trails on Mt. Greylock.
I guess I have read and dreamed more than I actually have done when it come to hiking, but when you have two teenagers at home, the distractions are many.
My most memorable hike was the time I went to the summit of Mt. Lafayette. It was an unforgettable day, for sure.
Anyways, I have a question concerning hiking safety that maybe someone with more experience than me can probably answer.
What is the standard method of self protection in the woods? I am talking about personal safety against a bear, or other animal, and also against someone else that you may encounter in the woods that would not be considered friendly?
I am not into guns, and have no real desire to carry one. I have carried a knife in the past, and someone gave me a thing of pepper spray which I don't have anymore.
Do most hikers carry some form of protection, or am I being too paranoid?
The few times that I have been out alone, I do get that nervous feeling when I realize that I am on my own, and it does take away from the pleasure of the hike.
Thanks for any input, Eric
I just signed up here and am having a look around.
I enjoy hiking, among other things. I have done some of the White Mtn. trails in the past. I also like to do trails on Mt. Greylock.
I guess I have read and dreamed more than I actually have done when it come to hiking, but when you have two teenagers at home, the distractions are many.
My most memorable hike was the time I went to the summit of Mt. Lafayette. It was an unforgettable day, for sure.
Anyways, I have a question concerning hiking safety that maybe someone with more experience than me can probably answer.
What is the standard method of self protection in the woods? I am talking about personal safety against a bear, or other animal, and also against someone else that you may encounter in the woods that would not be considered friendly?
I am not into guns, and have no real desire to carry one. I have carried a knife in the past, and someone gave me a thing of pepper spray which I don't have anymore.
Do most hikers carry some form of protection, or am I being too paranoid?
The few times that I have been out alone, I do get that nervous feeling when I realize that I am on my own, and it does take away from the pleasure of the hike.
Thanks for any input, Eric