Hiking to Heal
gearmeout
afoxintheforest
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @UST_Survival Roads are killer on your legs. I ran on a road when I was overseas traveling and needed e… https://t.co/rji8DIU5B5
Happily_Ever_OD
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Yes. as a child I was brutally attacked by a #randomgoat . If it weren't for those painful hikes… https://t.co/RLc87YyRPN
Hiker_Steve
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Small short flat hikes. Then increase. #GearMeOut
Bernardine
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8 It really does. But they are often safety tools now. It's about knowing when to turn it off and… https://t.co/5d9o8m7HvS
billbrokob
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Forded me to find enough of them to provide variety #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
A8. I think this is a matter of personal preference. As long as it doesn't interfere with others' enjoyment and experience, fine. #GearMeOut
TorontoBoris
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8 Depending on the reason why you have it. I used my phone for gps/fitness and also for safety. T… https://t.co/lPwVmeeDLV
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott I can't even wrap my head around that. #GearMeOut
afoxintheforest
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival Whoa. That sounds terrifying! #GearMeOut
WeekendWomanWar
A7: Only every day. Four years since my ACL and the knee stiffens up every time I stop moving. #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest @UST_Survival Well you need to start on small flat hikes then build up. It's not something you do… https://t.co/KwX6rJPEQj
t_jh2009
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest @UST_Survival Having a treadmill and stationary bike that I got for free has helped also. #GearMeOut
ParksandPoints
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8) We often find an iPhone ads to the enjoyment, as we can leave a DSLR and use the phone camera.… https://t.co/sij7LE52s4
kokuaelli
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8: when they are out too much. We usually use them only when needed (or for a picture here or there) #gearmeout
iammattjwright
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest Phones are great for pictures, weather updates and gps but rarely use it for other purposes #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @Bernardine
@Bernardine @UST_Survival 😂😂
Do what I can, with what we got!
I’ve shaven around a lac with my knife in order t… https://t.co/2OAgVn9T7r
UST_Survival
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD Oh dear! not one of those random goats! #GearMeOut
FaNClubDad
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Fortunately I haven't had any major physical injuries other than pulled muscles and stress injuri… https://t.co/x2q2FDFTWT
afoxintheforest
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival Good to know! I'll have to keep that in my back pocket. #GearMeOut
Bernardine
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest @Happily_Ever_OD @UST_Survival This may or may not have happened. #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @babskiies @UST_Survival I prescribe traction #gearmeout
afoxintheforest
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints I use mine for navigation and photos. But then again, it's part of my job. #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
It's a blessing and a curse. The key is to be able to turn it off or ignore it and enjoy the moment. You will know… https://t.co/QvtYw5LGxR
mjn126
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8: I only use it sparingly, and usually not for more than checking a topo map or taking a photo. #gearmeout
Bernardine
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Happily_Ever_OD This explains his obsession. It's his Origin Story. #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @afoxintheforest
@afoxintheforest A8
I have a photo of people standing watching the sunset before and after their cell phones die.… https://t.co/Dtnj97kwXb
UST_Survival
replying to @FaNClubDad @FaNClubDad Normally short walks are required for that at least. #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8: Only if you pay attention to them. Technology is pretty neutral. It is up to you if it distracts you or not #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A5. I use mine for taking pics and measuring distance. #GearMeOut
RockyTopSkiBum
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival I used swimming laps as post PT activity to get back to ⛷ after a tibia fracture
#gearmeout
mjn126
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @afoxintheforest This right here is the truth. #gearmeout
Hiker_Steve
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright @afoxintheforest Really only good for photos in most Backcountry in BC as no to little service. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8: I suppose it could, I use the phone on airplane mode specifically for pictures. Theres little… https://t.co/aT7RgJqgRC
UST_Survival
Q9: Do you have a particular place you go when you just need to escape for a quick dose of nature? Photos please!… https://t.co/4Em6svKBiS
WildWithinHer
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @afoxintheforest Taking pics I get, but measuring distance? Is there an app for that? #gearmeout
ParksandPoints
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 Good point, knowing when to turn it off is very important #gearmeout
t_jh2009
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8) I use to have a pedometer but now I just guesstimate my distance traveled via the trail markers and/or maps. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 @afoxintheforest It's really hard to resist taking photos, people constantly have to pull my nose away from the camera. #GearMeOut
Happily_Ever_OD
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8: I have to be SO careful with this one! Running a Youtube channel plus being active on FB, IG &… https://t.co/ZiarGRKLgF
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest A8. I almost always turn off my phone and I don't own a fitness tracker. My camera is another stor… https://t.co/A0kFfNJFiX
UST_Survival
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @afoxintheforest That is a very good point! #GearMeOut
wnpa1938
A8) It depends on how you use them. Having a charged phone can be vital if you get injured; however, hearing a stra… https://t.co/zHjy0NnUuz
danielhuman
A9 #GearMeOut When I need a quick dose of nature, I shut off my phone and head down to the Niagara Gorge… https://t.co/zn5WbIJWRP
UST_Survival
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @Happily_Ever_OD Ohh that would make sense. #GearMeout
ParksandPoints
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @afoxintheforest What we find amazing is how all those little steps off the trail for a picture, to sit,… https://t.co/CFZ48FV3so
afoxintheforest
replying to @Happily_Ever_OD @Happily_Ever_OD Yup. I hear you there. When it's your job, it becomes a very gray area. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest @ParksandPoints That is fair! #GearMeOut
Bernardine
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @UST_Survival You should see me with tweezers, steri & hydrogen peroxide. #GearMeOut Could basically do my own appendectomy.
afoxintheforest
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman beautiful! I've been there. My family is from Buffalo. #GearMeOut