#Hikerchat - Making the best when advent

TETONsports

A10: It all depends on the adventure. Generally not, however. #hikerchat

MikeOffTheMap

A10: I call Ja Rule #hikerchat #fyrefestival

carrieoutdoors1

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @TETONsports A10 If the weather looks questionable I make contingency plans. I'd rather plan ahead… https://t.co/1FrycQI5l5

DryGuyHQ

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @TETONsports A10 Yes, as much as we can. It just gives us more confidence & ease when heading out… https://t.co/QirOr1vsdw

sethayates

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @TETONsports A10: Ya, planning for unlikely often means you can hike (and enjoy) another day. The… https://t.co/zbjLa4JEfz

TheSoCalHiker

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10: Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.

I know the bail-out routes in case everything goes south.

#HikerChat

RCGibby73

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10: Murphy's law is always on my mind. "What if" is a part of the planning. #HikerChat

KristelHayes

A10 for sure. Plan way ahead, extra gear / essentials brought for various scenarios, then weed out when we hit the trail/water. #hikerchat

RachelSciaccA

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @TETONsports A10: Supposed to do my first solo backpacking trip in June, but for safety alone w/al… https://t.co/wkq1ghYxJ4

33andfree

A10 Attempted Mt. Whitney & wanted to camp overnight at the last camp spot. Bad storm came in. Safer to go back down in the dark #hikerchat

Kootenaicountry

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10: I'm going back to the theory that contingencies are the adventure, so skills and adaptability… https://t.co/MOHE1LEVol

bushwhackingfoo

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10. Try to plan for the most obvious. Always looking for escape routes, etc. Not sure how I'd re… https://t.co/U73hs7pSns

dignthegarden

A10 Absolutely. Not all risk can be eliminated, but i plan for the most likely emergencies w/out being overloaded. #hikerchat

RegisterCouple

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10. Up 2 a point. We prepare so that we can be safe but leave some open so it's still an ADVENTUR… https://t.co/m2LCjXxJGW

t_jh2009

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10) For the most part I do, though the alternative plans are usually weather related. #HikerChat

sh_wt

replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A10. Generally yes, but you can't think of everything that might happen. Plan for the worst, hope… https://t.co/L5QEKUH8sS

Parks_Explorer

A10. Bringing some tech along can help! @LifeProof @AnkerOfficial https://t.co/UyjYs3YcQs #hikerchat #hiking #nps… https://t.co/wDxVU6uiB8