Be Careful Out There

 Visit #1613, Sunday 9 August 26, 6:10-8:05 a.m., 3.5 miles, 4.9 lbs. of litter.

As this article from The Economist points out, a lot can go wrong on the trail and help isn't five minutes away.

Besides the more life threatening things that can happen, you might trip over a fallen tree or get scratches on your face as you brush by a bent branch. This week I removed some of those safety hazards.

Personally, I carry a first aid kid, a special blood clot kit when I bring my chainsaw, compass, emergency whistle, food, water, and a sense of direction!

The first two trees I encountered I wasn't made aware of last week because I didn't hike this particular trail. Which is why I choose this trail this week since I had the big tools with me.

Fact is, I didn't need my chainsaw on these two above; my folding saw is proves itself time and again that it can handle many of the smaller jobs.

This third tree fell this past week and here I did begin using my chainsaw.

Now on to what I was made aware of during last week's hike.

Here it is in mid-removal.

And last...

All done to lessen your potential for injury. However, if you get lost or aren't wearing the proper clothes, you're on your own. Be careful out there!