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katie L
I'm relatively out of shape- I only really walk. My boyfriend wants me to go on a backpacking trip with him in about a month and a half. It's going to be easier because I'm not the only first time backpacker going. I grew up in the mountains, so I'm used to higher elevations and hiking. What else can I do to get into shape?
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Besides finding some local trails and begin hiking, preferably with a backpack, building up the weight.. make sure you have a decent pair of hiking boots.. not sneakers and you should break them in..before the first backpacking trip. Assuming your boyfriend has a list of equipment and clothes to take, I suggest a headlamp with a spare pair of batteries... you'll appreciate it more than a handheld flashlight! I am the camping committee chair for my Scout Troop. But back to getting in shape.. any aerobic exercise will go a long way for the backpacking.. and pack light.. that extra pound can feel like 10 when your carrying it on you back! Practice a few times with a pack loaded with everything you plan to take.
Besides finding some local trails and begin hiking, preferably with a backpack, building up the weight.. make sure you have a decent pair of hiking boots.. not sneakers and you should break them in..before the first backpacking trip. Assuming your boyfriend has a list of equipment and clothes to take, I suggest a headlamp with a spare pair of batteries... you'll appreciate it more than a handheld flashlight! I am the camping committee chair for my Scout Troop. But back to getting in shape.. any aerobic exercise will go a long way for the backpacking.. and pack light.. that extra pound can feel like 10 when your carrying it on you back! Practice a few times with a pack loaded with everything you plan to take.
What handgun to carry while backpacking?
Carlosp
I backpack about 12-18 weeks out of the year between Colorado and Alaska as a guide. I have always carried a .25 auto, my grandfather gave me one from WW2, which he gave to me years ago. (Shot it a few times so it works) Every year though, we keep having more encounters with wildlife, moose and bears. I don't think the .25 would have any affect, any suggestions would be helpful. Looking for something light, loud and deterring.
Not a hunter,
Carl
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I am curious what kind of guide. I used to be a hunting guide here in Alaska and can assure you none of the guides here (including photography) carry anything less than a 44 magnum revolver and most carry a larger handgun, shot gun or magnum rifle.
If the idea is to scare off animals, with a small handgun, you are risking your life and the lives of your clients.
You must carry a gun capable of killing large bears in Alaska or you are just kidding yourself.
I carried (and still do) a 44 magnum super Redhawk loaded with 320 gr bear loads PLUS a 12 ga shotgun loaded with 1 ½ oz slugs, when I was a guide. Many time I carried a 45/70 rifle or a 338 win mag rifle.
Our bears get big, its not uncommon to run into several bears at once weighing over 800 lbs along a river. That small pistol would only get you killed.
I suggest you carry the largest handgun you can be accurate with. The 44 magnum is the minimum, the .454. .460 and .500 are better yet. But handguns are only a back up to a shotgun with slugs or a magnum rifle.
As for Colorado a .357 magnum revolver would work. Simply because there are no 1000 lb brown bears there.
You need to learn about bears and itâs obvious you donât. Or you wouldnât be asking this question. Contact Alaska Department of Fish and Game for more information.
Itâs your responsibility to keep your clients safe as well as entertained. This means wilderness first aid skills, being prepared for emergencies, having the right equipment and knowledge. All it takes is for a client to get hurt because of your lack of being prepared and they (or their family) can sue your pants off.
Remember this; NO gun can replace the importance of knowing how to live, hike and camp in bear country safely. By understanding bears you reduce the chance of a bad bear encounter by 98%.
You might read this true story about a bear âexpertâ who thought you didnât need a gun, or needed to kill a bear. The bear not only killed him and his girlfriend, it also ate them;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Treadwell
More information for U;
Bear attacks here in Alaska;
http://www.kxmc.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=259071
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/features/outdoors/1752-the-people-who-love-bears-too-much-
Bears ignore bells;
http://www.alaska.com/bears/story/1944.html
List of people killed by bears;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America
Rules of bear country;
http://usparks.about.com/cs/natlparkbasics/a/beartips.htm
http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.bearsafety
I am curious what kind of guide. I used to be a hunting guide here in Alaska and can assure you none of the guides here (including photography) carry anything less than a 44 magnum revolver and most carry a larger handgun, shot gun or magnum rifle.
If the idea is to scare off animals, with a small handgun, you are risking your life and the lives of your clients.
You must carry a gun capable of killing large bears in Alaska or you are just kidding yourself.
I carried (and still do) a 44 magnum super Redhawk loaded with 320 gr bear loads PLUS a 12 ga shotgun loaded with 1 ½ oz slugs, when I was a guide. Many time I carried a 45/70 rifle or a 338 win mag rifle.
Our bears get big, its not uncommon to run into several bears at once weighing over 800 lbs along a river. That small pistol would only get you killed.
I suggest you carry the largest handgun you can be accurate with. The 44 magnum is the minimum, the .454. .460 and .500 are better yet. But handguns are only a back up to a shotgun with slugs or a magnum rifle.
As for Colorado a .357 magnum revolver would work. Simply because there are no 1000 lb brown bears there.
You need to learn about bears and itâs obvious you donât. Or you wouldnât be asking this question. Contact Alaska Department of Fish and Game for more information.
Itâs your responsibility to keep your clients safe as well as entertained. This means wilderness first aid skills, being prepared for emergencies, having the right equipment and knowledge. All it takes is for a client to get hurt because of your lack of being prepared and they (or their family) can sue your pants off.
Remember this; NO gun can replace the importance of knowing how to live, hike and camp in bear country safely. By understanding bears you reduce the chance of a bad bear encounter by 98%.
You might read this true story about a bear âexpertâ who thought you didnât need a gun, or needed to kill a bear. The bear not only killed him and his girlfriend, it also ate them;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Treadwell
More information for U;
Bear attacks here in Alaska;
http://www.kxmc.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=259071
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/features/outdoors/1752-the-people-who-love-bears-too-much-
Bears ignore bells;
http://www.alaska.com/bears/story/1944.html
List of people killed by bears;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America
Rules of bear country;
http://usparks.about.com/cs/natlparkbasics/a/beartips.htm
http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.bearsafety
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