hike....yeah

Cheesypuff · 09-23-2006, 07:06 PM

SO today, I took a MUCH needed hike! the thing I didn't need much of...was getting lost! I went up to the peak on one of the mountains here in clear water bay hong kong. I went on a little off trail peak hike, and the trail ends at the peak. And friggin arse, I didn't want to come back down from where I just climbed, I want new scenery!!! So off in the distance, I see the main trail (about 100 years away), so I say to myself, I can make it there! So I go off...perpendicular to the main trail so obviously I would hit it. But after going into some THICK...and I mean THICK foliage, I lose my orientation marker, and somehow made a u-turn. But before I made the u-turn, the whole time I was thinking I'm still perdendicular to the main trail, so I keep on going. After realizing I'm past 100 yards, I realize I'm lost. I get scared, I'm in the middle of what seems like a rain forrest, and I have NO idea where I am, I yelled help many times, but no one heard. This is all a downhill hike, so my legs are getting REALLY tired. I didn't bring my water bottle cuz this was gonna be a 1.5 hour hike, but 3 hours into getting lost, I'm FREAKING thirsty! I finally find a natural stream. so I said hey, why not follow this...I'm sure it'll lead somewhere, and since I'm so thirsty, I'll take a drink also (yeah...sketch...but I was dehydrated). Anywho...i followed the stream for a LONG time, having to get into it waist deep water to pass some thick trees/vines. The crappy thing about following a stream was having it being a breeding ground for mosquitos. So ANY place where my skin was showing, just got infested with these damn bugs. So right now, along with my legs and arms being trashed by the thorny vines, they're also swollen from all the bites. anyways, all the survival books saying to follow streams is good advice, after following it for about 2 more hours, I have never been happier to hear a car engine roar. The stream lead me to a street road. I rode the bus back home, soaking wet, but VERY happy. this was honestly one of the scariest times in my life. I NEVER want to do that again. STAY ON THE TRAILS!!! EVEN IF YOU SEE ANOTHER TRAIL 100 YARDS AWAY! never underestimate the power of nature.

update #2...my mom just counted ~110 mosquito bites on my LEFT ARM!!!! I'm really in pain right now!

update #3...my mom also counted ~60 ish mosquito bites on my right harm. I don't even want to start counting my legs.

Kim · 09-23-2006, 07:21 PM

Water is your friend

I'm glad you made it out alive, and I hope you don't get West Nile from the 'skeeters.

RIVERWIDOW · 09-24-2006, 03:04 PM

Never leave home without your breadcrumbs !!

Markel · 09-24-2006, 03:15 PM

Glad you were able to write a happy ending instead of having to write about having died of exposure.

Memo · 09-24-2006, 03:23 PM

More adventure than you bargained for

Still sounds like fun though.

Cheesypuff · 09-24-2006, 08:28 PM

I took pictures of myself in the forest just in case I died in there. so they can document what I was doing =) but since I made it out ok, those pictures are just memories =)

irwin · 09-24-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

I took pictures of myself in the forest just in case I died in there. so they can document what I was doing =) but since I made it out ok, those pictures are just memories =)

post them pics. we wanna see.

Jeffbx · 09-25-2006, 06:25 AM

Well, that'll give you something to talk about at the office!

A little tip I learned long ago - when you're walking in an unmarked area (no trails or roads), pick a landmark you can see directly ahead of you (maybe 50 or 100 yards) & walk to it. Then pick something else straight ahead & walk to that. Using that technique will keep you going in a straight line. Otherwise you will almost ALWAYS end up just walking in a big circle.

Maarchk · 09-25-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffbx

Well, that'll give you something to talk about at the office!

A little tip I learned long ago - when you're walking in an unmarked area (no trails or roads), pick a landmark you can see directly ahead of you (maybe 50 or 100 yards) & walk to it. Then pick something else straight ahead & walk to that. Using that technique will keep you going in a straight line. Otherwise you will almost ALWAYS end up just walking in a big circle.

Word and add to that a toy that no one ever buys... A compass for all of 3 dollars is a great investment. So if you dont have land marks cause you are lost in a rain forest, than you can simply whip out your compass and say, i want to go E by SE ... and just keep going that same direction.

09-23-2006, 07:06 PM	#1
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,782	hike....yeah SO today, I took a MUCH needed hike! the thing I didn't need much of...was getting lost! I went up to the peak on one of the mountains here in clear water bay hong kong. I went on a little off trail peak hike, and the trail ends at the peak. And friggin arse, I didn't want to come back down from where I just climbed, I want new scenery!!! So off in the distance, I see the main trail (about 100 years away), so I say to myself, I can make it there! So I go off...perpendicular to the main trail so obviously I would hit it. But after going into some THICK...and I mean THICK foliage, I lose my orientation marker, and somehow made a u-turn. But before I made the u-turn, the whole time I was thinking I'm still perdendicular to the main trail, so I keep on going. After realizing I'm past 100 yards, I realize I'm lost. I get scared, I'm in the middle of what seems like a rain forrest, and I have NO idea where I am, I yelled help many times, but no one heard. This is all a downhill hike, so my legs are getting REALLY tired. I didn't bring my water bottle cuz this was gonna be a 1.5 hour hike, but 3 hours into getting lost, I'm FREAKING thirsty! I finally find a natural stream. so I said hey, why not follow this...I'm sure it'll lead somewhere, and since I'm so thirsty, I'll take a drink also (yeah...sketch...but I was dehydrated). Anywho...i followed the stream for a LONG time, having to get into it waist deep water to pass some thick trees/vines. The crappy thing about following a stream was having it being a breeding ground for mosquitos. So ANY place where my skin was showing, just got infested with these damn bugs. So right now, along with my legs and arms being trashed by the thorny vines, they're also swollen from all the bites. anyways, all the survival books saying to follow streams is good advice, after following it for about 2 more hours, I have never been happier to hear a car engine roar. The stream lead me to a street road. I rode the bus back home, soaking wet, but VERY happy. this was honestly one of the scariest times in my life. I NEVER want to do that again. STAY ON THE TRAILS!!! EVEN IF YOU SEE ANOTHER TRAIL 100 YARDS AWAY! never underestimate the power of nature. update #2...my mom just counted ~110 mosquito bites on my LEFT ARM!!!! I'm really in pain right now! update #3...my mom also counted ~60 ish mosquito bites on my right harm. I don't even want to start counting my legs. __________________ Life is like toilet paper, long and useful! The stars at night, are big and bright clap 4x deep in the heart of TEXAS! Last edited by Cheesypuff : 09-24-2006 at 12:08 AM.

09-24-2006, 03:15 PM	#4
Markel Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,733	Glad you were able to write a happy ending instead of having to write about having died of exposure. __________________ stay low... keep moving...

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09-23-2006, 07:21 PM	#2
Kim Eternally Ensign Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 4,573	Water is your friend I'm glad you made it out alive, and I hope you don't get West Nile from the 'skeeters. __________________ Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes. --Jack Handey Deep Thoughts

09-24-2006, 03:04 PM	#3
RIVERWIDOW Commander Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of fruits and nuts Posts: 1,124	Never leave home without your breadcrumbs !! __________________ My grandkids are cuter than yours ! Rock on Chargers ! Lets go Padres !! All the way in 2009

09-24-2006, 03:23 PM	#5
Memo Admiral Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: East Village Posts: 5,659	More adventure than you bargained for Still sounds like fun though.

09-24-2006, 08:28 PM	#6
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,782	I took pictures of myself in the forest just in case I died in there. so they can document what I was doing =) but since I made it out ok, those pictures are just memories =)

09-25-2006, 06:25 AM	#8
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Well, that'll give you something to talk about at the office! A little tip I learned long ago - when you're walking in an unmarked area (no trails or roads), pick a landmark you can see directly ahead of you (maybe 50 or 100 yards) & walk to it. Then pick something else straight ahead & walk to that. Using that technique will keep you going in a straight line. Otherwise you will almost ALWAYS end up just walking in a big circle.

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