In The military we were taught to always move off of the trail at least 50 meters or to where you cannot be seen from the trail, not to leave any evidence of where you went off the trail, ie trampled grass or plants, an elevated position is preferred, always practice noise and light discipline. Do this and even if somebody were looking for you , it would be very difficult if not impossible to find your location.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Nice info
@yonderplace314
Жыл бұрын
Really good advice. Thru-hiked in 1980 and mapped out pay phones and sent supplies ahead from each town. Carried a sheath knife, compass and printed map. I was a firefighter and Shotokan instructor and familiar with self-defense and situational awareness. There are always a few "different" folks on the trail, so you were always pre-planning and recognizing your intuition and the uneasy feeling of being "watched." You have more tools to communicate with today, but with more convenience comes more opportunities. Great advice and thanks for sharing.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@williamkauffman5745
Жыл бұрын
hikers are the nicest of people
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Yes they are
@luisahirsch5654
Жыл бұрын
Very well said! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this!
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@umreeh
Жыл бұрын
Very cool how your student(s) became your teacher. Thanks for reminding men that certain questions/behavior is not something women are comfortable with.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@SophisticatedDogCat
3 ай бұрын
Excellent insight for aspiring, solo female hikers. See, I always hike with a deployable ‘bubble’. If I feel like something may be threatening me and I can’t run, I pull a cable rigged to my backpack that instantly envelops me in a large, bouncy sphere, then I can just roll off the nearest slope to safety.
@hikingdancer
3 ай бұрын
lol love it
@tophatbanjo
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video! I think you struck a good balance between "bunker mentality" and total carelessness. Yes, there perhaps might be dangerous people out there, but even with all the crazy things that have happened to me--I was in the military for 25 years, then a high school English teacher in a very tough urban high school for 10 years after that--I'm still convinced that the VAST majority of people everywhere around the world are well intended. It's only the very few boo-boo heads that create the need for caution :)
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Very true
@illinikina
Жыл бұрын
Love the framed photo behind you 😊 Still the coolest! Also, you were spot-on with your selection of creepy guy cameos throughout this video 😂 (not you Chap! 😂) TFTV 😊
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@miken7629
Жыл бұрын
You should know how to use a small blade knife. Key is to fight to disable, not to kill. To disable an opponent, you need to stab the forearm, which is really easy if he has his arm around your neck. There are two forearm bones (the ulna and the radius) and try to stab in the middle of the forearm, then either pull knife down between those two bones or twist the knife. The artery will be destroyed, his nerves will be destroyed, that arm is disabled and no longer a threat. With arterial cut, that person will bleed out and die in 2 minutes, you can apply a tourniquet and save his life.
@ElPiedro80
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if this is the best advice, some carry a knife, much less carry a tourniquet on trail . . .
@miken7629
Жыл бұрын
@@ElPiedro80 You got a shoelace, a bandana, paracord, cut a sleeve off a shirt, improvise. I actually include tourniquet, 5x9 sterile pads, & cohesive wrap in my first aid kit.
@tophatbanjo
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's true. The thing about knives--I think people generally do not realize how very, very bloody any kind of knife injury, especially a slashing injury, is going to be. A slashing injury, especially to that brachial artery, is going to produce a very dramatic and alarming amount of blood, and it's not going to stop on its own, as you rightly point out.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@wanderingwithbob2472
Жыл бұрын
Great information. I'm sure it will help folks contemplating a solo hike. Finding that Tramily really helps.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@jillmaeder6606
Жыл бұрын
Traveling together was smart
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@flowerpower1980
Жыл бұрын
As always, great information! ❤
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertblack1373
Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. My wife thinks like you do. Your video's is so inspiring.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@MrWarrensimmons
Жыл бұрын
really solid advice even for guys!
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Oh awesome
@susietopspin
Жыл бұрын
Spot on girl. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@cwesi1
Жыл бұрын
Great advice and guidance with situational awareness being a key resource. I have seen some female hikers wear a small body camera and they turn it on as they approach other unknown hikers. This obviously would not necessarily prevent an unwanted circumstance from occurring but may offer a video reference as to who if necessary. I’m happy the Appalachian Trail is safe overall and comforted to know that hikers will stand together when needed to protect each other. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. - Jiffy Pop
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bridgetmurahwa815
Жыл бұрын
I love this
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cjengland2365
Жыл бұрын
I hitched hiked alone in the 70s when I was 17-18. Only once was I concerned. Times have changed. That was not a smart thing for me to do and agree that it's better to have a least two of you. Situational awareness is key no matter where we go as women. Thanks for posting.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@flowergirlpearl4285
8 ай бұрын
This was awesome to watch!!
@hikingdancer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ervinslens
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous content my friend, your presentation and narration are flawless! Simply enjoyable content 🎬👌
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank youuuuu so much
@melchurch3019
Жыл бұрын
All good advice. I'm an older man and never liked hitchhiking but it is a reality of long distance hiking. I always enjoyed having a "ride bride" with me because drivers were more likely to pick us up. I carry a small pepper spray for dogs and people that might be a problem.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Good idea
@david_W5QDF
Жыл бұрын
In the 1970’s I always gave my father a copy of a map showing him where I was going and my estimate of where I would be and when. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and my medical condition made this info very important. 🥾🥾🥾
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that makes sense.
@markrebeor1000
Жыл бұрын
Your right Juliane, it takes much more courage to solo hike as a woman than as a man. Women however are gifted with an amazing intuition and inner strength. God was on His game the day He made women.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jasminecontreras7341
Жыл бұрын
I love hearing men say nice things about women and vice versa :)
@kellym9756
7 ай бұрын
I haven't been able to find a similar neck knife. Where did you get yours @hikingdancer?
@hikingdancer
7 ай бұрын
MT knives
@jtr109
Жыл бұрын
If you are going to rely on a small knife, or a knife in general, as your primary self defense tool, you really should seek out some good training in a knife-focused martial art.
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Interesting
@ElPiedro80
Жыл бұрын
Where do you feel safer, night-hiking on the AT or (night) walking through a (big) city center or a not very well lit quiet suburb? (ignoring the fact that, the glowing eyes of the animals reflecting in your headlight, which at first you have no idea what kind of animal it is, might be a bear).
@ElPiedro80
Жыл бұрын
PS it usually isn´t a bear ;-)
@hikingdancer
Жыл бұрын
Depend on the city or woods
@user-xn8nh8ew5q
4 ай бұрын
Make sure you carry a gun not just a knife or pepper spray
@royhood1770
Жыл бұрын
It would appear that Cheeseball is a very short person.
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