Title – Yosemite National Park
Date – April 1994
Location - USA
The wild wild west is truly still alive and well and Yosemite National Park can really give you an insight into what the original pioneers must have felt like; the only difference being that you can now explore it in relative comfort and ease. But to get a real feel you have to set off and hike into the mountains and experience all the great views and wildlife encounters for yourself.
But sometimes comforts will make us complacent. Being in such a wild part of the world, yet having access to all modern amenities can give you a false sense of security and here in the heart of the Rockies there is still a substantial risk from the elements and the terrain, not to mention the bears.
But these risks are perfectly manageable and it’s perfectly feasible to overcome them. Taking advice from local rangers and information provided, will tell you to make plenty of noise to scare off bears before they approach you. As for the environment and the elements these you have to manage through good planning and obtaining good information. Plan within your physical limits and always let people know where you are going.
Beyond The Blue is a specialist training company that runs workshops concentrating on giving you the skills and information to plan and execute your travel safely and with confidence. Our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshops help you to manage the risk associated with your planned travel.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
Date – April 1994
Location - USA
The wild wild west is truly still alive and well and Yosemite National Park can really give you an insight into what the original pioneers must have felt like; the only difference being that you can now explore it in relative comfort and ease. But to get a real feel you have to set off and hike into the mountains and experience all the great views and wildlife encounters for yourself.
But sometimes comforts will make us complacent. Being in such a wild part of the world, yet having access to all modern amenities can give you a false sense of security and here in the heart of the Rockies there is still a substantial risk from the elements and the terrain, not to mention the bears.
But these risks are perfectly manageable and it’s perfectly feasible to overcome them. Taking advice from local rangers and information provided, will tell you to make plenty of noise to scare off bears before they approach you. As for the environment and the elements these you have to manage through good planning and obtaining good information. Plan within your physical limits and always let people know where you are going.
Beyond The Blue is a specialist training company that runs workshops concentrating on giving you the skills and information to plan and execute your travel safely and with confidence. Our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshops help you to manage the risk associated with your planned travel.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
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