Comments on: On Disappearing http://www.woodswanderer.com/2008/07/14/on-disappearing/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:26:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: estphan http://www.woodswanderer.com/2008/07/14/on-disappearing/comment-page-1/#comment-737 estphan Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:22:10 +0000 http://www.woodswanderer.com/?p=11#comment-737 Dear Walt, I am jumping through hoops and over hurdles in order to hike alone (me and a pack and a gps) through portions of Belarus' section of the only remaining primordial forest in Europe. The Belaveskaya Pushcha. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Białowieża_Forest It's flora and fauna are similar as it was 5000 years ago. Wolves, wild boar, Bison, elk, wild horses, etc. A complete set of mythological creatures. (BUT no big cats thank goodness.) I have a moderate amount of camping and hiking experience, basic gear, am in strong physical health, and expect to make 2-3 overnight forays into the forest in order to make photographs in regions that may have not been visited since the partisans and nazis battled in WWII. I am hunting around the web for advice, especially considering that I may have to contend with wolves and wild boars, no paths or roads, a tens of thousands marked and unmarked war graves. It will be an adventure, to say the least. As you may imagine, I am looking for guidance concerning a gear list, common sense, WISDOM, and other practical training/preparations I ought to have in order for such a length of hiking, camping. You seem to know your way around the woods, have had some "close calls" and I'd love to have a conversation. Drop me a line when you have a chance. stephanwjacobs@hotmail.com Most cordially, Stephan Jacobs Boston, MA USA Dear Walt,
I am jumping through hoops and over hurdles in order to hike alone (me and a pack and a gps) through portions of Belarus’ section of the only remaining primordial forest in Europe. The Belaveskaya Pushcha. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Białowieża_Forest

It’s flora and fauna are similar as it was 5000 years ago. Wolves, wild boar, Bison, elk, wild horses, etc. A complete set of mythological creatures. (BUT no big cats thank goodness.)

I have a moderate amount of camping and hiking experience, basic gear, am in strong physical health, and expect to make 2-3 overnight forays into the forest in order to make photographs in regions that may have not been visited since the partisans and nazis battled in WWII. I am hunting around the web for advice, especially considering that I may have to contend with wolves and wild boars, no paths or roads, a tens of thousands marked and unmarked war graves. It will be an adventure, to say the least.

As you may imagine, I am looking for guidance concerning a gear list, common sense, WISDOM, and other practical training/preparations I ought to have in order for such a length of hiking, camping. You seem to know your way around the woods, have had some “close calls” and I’d love to have a conversation.

Drop me a line when you have a chance.
stephanwjacobs@hotmail.com

Most cordially,

Stephan Jacobs
Boston, MA
USA

]]> By: Pete Yates, Tucson http://www.woodswanderer.com/2008/07/14/on-disappearing/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Pete Yates, Tucson Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:05:17 +0000 http://www.woodswanderer.com/?p=11#comment-6 Oh people of Tucson, AZ! "Arguing with the Wind" is available at Antigone Books and Mostly Books. This narrative will NOT disappoint...this narrative will take you to inner and outer wildernesses you've only supposed existed. Support this unique, skilled, uncompromising author, who has been honing his artistry for over 30 years. McLaughlin is the real deal! And by the way, each edition is autographed. Oh people of Tucson, AZ!
“Arguing with the Wind” is available at Antigone Books and Mostly Books.
This narrative will NOT disappoint…this narrative will take you to inner and outer wildernesses you’ve only supposed existed.
Support this unique, skilled, uncompromising author, who has been honing his artistry for over 30 years.
McLaughlin is the real deal!
And by the way, each edition is autographed.

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