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  • WinterWarlock
    One foot in front of the other

    • Jan 2007
    • 2292
    #61
    More to worry about...

    Originally posted by LifeOutside
    I agree. Actually in the woods I'm more afraid of seeing other people, or sleeping and being happened on by them since I usually solo more often than not. At least most animals will run away, being happened on by 2-leggers when out and about is frightening to me, well... at least if there solo. I guess I myself fall into my own hysteria.
    Just saw this on Backpacker.com - turns out bears and snakes are the least of our worries. Just food for thought...

    A sprained ankle is more likely to ruin your next hike than dehydration, hypothermia, or other often-feared medical problems, according to two studies recently published in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. A three-year record of medical incidents on trips led by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) concluded that more than half of all injuries primarily affected the knees and ankles. And a report analyzing a 10-year span of backcountry evacuations by Yosemite Search and Rescue arrived at a similar conclusion. The take-home lesson: While looking out for bears and snakes is smart, the most important thing you can do for safety is to watch your footing.
    “Death is the only wise advisor that we have. Whenever you feel, as you always do, that everything is going wrong and you're about to be annihilated, turn to your death and ask if that is so. Your death will tell you, 'I haven't touched you yet.” Carlos Castenada

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      • St.Regis
        • Feb 2007
        • 1611
        #62
        Originally posted by timetohike
        I'm guessing there are a lot more black bear encounters because there are lot more people near and around black bears than browns. I stil think every animal should be treated with caution. Not fear,, but caution.
        I'd agree with that. A lot more meatheads in the woods now too.

        Regarding Neil's question about black bear population increases...DEC estimates 6,000 to 7,000 bears in NY. In the late '90s the estimate was 4,000 to 5,000. So, yes, the population has increased fairly significantly in the last decade (+/- 2,000 bears). Their range has expanded as well.

        More people + more bears = more encounters = more trouble for people or the bears.

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          • coolrobc
            Member
            • Jan 2006
            • 321
            #63
            Conservationist had an article about Black bears in the latest issue, and it referenced the increasing population and expanding range.
            -Rob

            There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. - Steven Wright

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              • ken999
                Member
                • Apr 2004
                • 957
                #64
                Originally posted by WinterWarlock
                Just saw this on Backpacker.com - turns out bears and snakes are the least of our worries. Just food for thought...

                A sprained ankle is more likely to ruin your next hike than dehydration, hypothermia, or other often-feared medical problems, according to two studies recently published in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. A three-year record of medical incidents on trips led by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) concluded that more than half of all injuries primarily affected the knees and ankles. And a report analyzing a 10-year span of backcountry evacuations by Yosemite Search and Rescue arrived at a similar conclusion. The take-home lesson: While looking out for bears and snakes is smart, the most important thing you can do for safety is to watch your footing.
                Roger that...I spend a considerable amount of my time in the backcountry SOLO...leg/knee/foot injuries are at the forefront of my thoughts and actions while out.

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                  • Neil
                    Admin

                    • May 2004
                    • 6131
                    #65
                    Originally posted by ken999
                    Roger that...I spend a considerable amount of my time in the backcountry SOLO...leg/knee/foot injuries are at the forefront of my thoughts and actions while out.
                    And all this time I've been scanning the sky for fear of meteorites. No wonder I keep spraining my ankles and wrenching my knees.
                    The best, the most successful adventurer, is the one having the most fun.

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                      • ken999
                        Member
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 957
                        #66
                        ...guess we learn something new everyday wether we want to or not eh?....

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                          • marzrw
                            Member
                            • Mar 2005
                            • 1571
                            #67
                            In a couple more weeks, Doug and I will be in "bear country". We will be carrying bear spray because it's mandatory. Personally, I hope to see one or two of those magnificent creatures again.


                            Hawk

                            Hawk,

                            Is that the trip to Glacier you spoke about last year? If so, have a great trip. It is an amazing area. You might want to see if Jack Gladstone is playing while you are out there. I did finally get arounfd to purchasing 'Noble Heart' and Buffalo Cafe'. Pretty cool.

                            I never thought we would return to Glacier, but we will be there near the end of June, this time with our 26 and 20 year old sons.
                            "The way I see it, you're hooked.Trout have you. Another soul lost." Elias Wonder, The Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton

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                              • chairrock
                                Indian Mt.Club
                                • Oct 2006
                                • 2714
                                #68
                                This guy played dead.....
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