David Metsky
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I took the AMC Boston Chapter Map and Compass Course this past weekend up at the Harvard Cabin, ably taught by Joe Comuzzi (sans Porkchop). It was a good weekend to brush up on old skills and get a great deal of practical use under our belts.
The Sunday exercise was a bushwack to South Engine Hill, my first 3000' bushwack in NH that was done on purpose. The terrain was a nice mix of easy woods and killer fir waves, but no one lost more than a pint of blood. Based on the piles of moose poop and the few names in the register, I don't think there's a great danger of humans overrunning the area.
We left behind some footprints, broken branches, blood, and names on a register. We took with us a feeling of isolation, adventure, and confidence in our navigation skills.
Maybe I'll try one more of these to see if it's really any fun.
-dave-
The Sunday exercise was a bushwack to South Engine Hill, my first 3000' bushwack in NH that was done on purpose. The terrain was a nice mix of easy woods and killer fir waves, but no one lost more than a pint of blood. Based on the piles of moose poop and the few names in the register, I don't think there's a great danger of humans overrunning the area.
We left behind some footprints, broken branches, blood, and names on a register. We took with us a feeling of isolation, adventure, and confidence in our navigation skills.
Maybe I'll try one more of these to see if it's really any fun.
-dave-
