With social distancing and the stresses it brings, how have you noticed trail density and your adventure quality be affected, and have you had to cancel any adventures because of it?
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Absolutely ! It can be done of course, if you have everything you need including gas and stay away from any human contact. Keep it local, most states have plenty of open camp sites and rural back roads to visit.With social distancing and the stresses it brings, how have you noticed trail density and your adventure quality be affected, and have you had to cancel any adventures because of it?
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Real shame, I personally don't think it get's more social distancing than camping! Hopefully that weekend trip goes wellYep, Grand County, UT will no longer accept outside visitors (even for dispersed camping) for 30 days, ruined my Spring Break trip!
Going to try a local day run this weekend, but will see what else the experts restrict.
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Latest news release from BLM is their land is open to camp! Curious how Utah can close Federal Land??Yep, Grand County, UT will no longer accept outside visitors (even for dispersed camping) for 30 days, ruined my Spring Break trip!
Going to try a local day run this weekend, but will see what else the experts restrict.
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Adhere to national and local rules of course.I had plans for another multi-month backcountry adventure from the Maine coast to the borderlands and beyond, with clients for workshops and mural projects and have cancelled/postponed it all.
STAY HOME, folks, do not be part of the problem.
What's happening with the number of folks who think "camping is the perfect social distancing" is that many, most, of the communities you go through and get fuel, stop for snacks, visit landmarks (no matter how remote) are anxious and worried about you bringing the novel coronavirus to them. They are worried about being exposed when they otherwise might not be.
Even though we may be fully self-sufficient and not interact with anyone, communities are worried, and rightly so. They will perceive us as being part of why their shelves are empty and their neighbors are sick.
Folks have not been practicing social distancing enough, for long enough, so more and more communities and cities and entire states are issuing Stay At Home orders. As they should.
*** The whole idea here, guys, is to SLOW DOWN the spread, so it DOES NOT spike as high and overrun the health care system. The slower the spread, the more time we have to find a vaccine and meds for treatment and can test more.
*** It's the people who think they know better, who go on camping adventures anyway, that will help make the numbers spike.
EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS, YOU CAN CARRY AND SPREAD COVID-19.
Listen to what's happened in other parts of the world. To those who did not listen and thought they would not get it. Look at the freaking numbers.
DON'T BE PART OF THE PROBLEM. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.
To do otherwise is inconsiderate, rude, and harmful. It is irresponsible.
Stay safe, stay clean, stay positive!
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I cant agree more.I had plans for another multi-month backcountry adventure from the Maine coast to the borderlands and beyond, with clients for workshops and mural projects and have cancelled/postponed it all.
STAY HOME, folks, do not be part of the problem.
What's happening with the number of folks who think "camping is the perfect social distancing" is that many, most, of the communities you go through and get fuel, stop for snacks, visit landmarks (no matter how remote) are anxious and worried about you bringing the novel coronavirus to them. They are worried about being exposed when they otherwise might not be.
Even though we may be fully self-sufficient and not interact with anyone, communities are worried, and rightly so. They will perceive us as being part of why their shelves are empty and their neighbors are sick.
Folks have not been practicing social distancing enough, for long enough, so more and more communities and cities and entire states are issuing Stay At Home orders. As they should.
*** The whole idea here, guys, is to SLOW DOWN the spread, so it DOES NOT spike as high and overrun the health care system. The slower the spread, the more time we have to find a vaccine and meds for treatment and can test more.
*** It's the people who think they know better, who go on camping adventures anyway, that will help make the numbers spike.
EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS, YOU CAN CARRY AND SPREAD COVID-19.
Listen to what's happened in other parts of the world. To those who did not listen and thought they would not get it. Look at the freaking numbers.
DON'T BE PART OF THE PROBLEM. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.
To do otherwise is inconsiderate, rude, and harmful. It is irresponsible.
Stay safe, stay clean, stay positive!
.
Roaddude - On the Road In North America - ROADDUDE
Roaddude - Traveling Photographer/Writer/Artist On the Road In North America. Gear, reviews, people, places, and culture.roaddude.com
I think this is a great opportunity to get outside!With social distancing and the stresses it brings, how have you noticed trail density and your adventure quality be affected, and have you had to cancel any adventures because of it?
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I have that same question, but I don't know what extra power the state gets when declaring an emergency. One thing I am certain of however is I don't have the fuel range to skip refueling in town after exploring.Latest news release from BLM is their land is open to camp! Curious how Utah can close Federal Land??
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Are those coke ovens in your 2nd picture?Yesterday evening I returned home from a 5 day trip into Death Valley. They closed down the campgrounds on Wednesday but amazingly the bar and restaurant was open for FULL service at Furnace Creek the same day.
It didn't effect me as I don't use camp grounds unless I am forced to do so.
The storm that blew through Monday night brought VERY HIGH winds that proved to be "unfortunate" for many campers using ................ lets say "lesser quality" gear.
Fun trip!
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