Yep, started at #1 and going non-stop; these are excellent videos. Kept basic, and very simple to absorb. Thanks for these examples and advice/knowledge throughout! Thanks so much!
Are there any general rules of thumb about max elevation changes over given distances that define areas considered to be unsafe for hiking without having some sort of technical climbing knowledge? Just thinking a rule of thumb like this would be helpful in planning a hiking route especially in an unfamiliar area. I assume this might vary widely depending on whether there is a defined trail versus off trail hiking, but just trying to understand if there are any rules of thumb.
Larry, that is an excellent question. It does vary widely depending on terrain, your personal fitness and confidence, and general level of risk tolerance. The best way I know is to go to CalTopo.com. Zoom into your area of interest, and turn on the "slope angle shading" in the right side menu. Anything red and above you probably want to stay off of as a hiker. Check it out!
Yep, started at #1 and going non-stop; these are excellent videos. Kept basic, and very simple to absorb. Thanks for these examples and advice/knowledge throughout! Thanks so much!
Hi Dwayne, I am so glad to hear that. I appreciate your comments.
I have just watched videos 1-12. These are so well done! Thanks for all your work getting these very professional lessons organized!
hi Prevost, Thanks for the kind words. Have fun in the woods!
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Are there any general rules of thumb about max elevation changes over given distances that define areas considered to be unsafe for hiking without having some sort of technical climbing knowledge? Just thinking a rule of thumb like this would be helpful in planning a hiking route especially in an unfamiliar area. I assume this might vary widely depending on whether there is a defined trail versus off trail hiking, but just trying to understand if there are any rules of thumb.
Larry, that is an excellent question. It does vary widely depending on terrain, your personal fitness and confidence, and general level of risk tolerance. The best way I know is to go to CalTopo.com. Zoom into your area of interest, and turn on the "slope angle shading" in the right side menu. Anything red and above you probably want to stay off of as a hiker. Check it out!
@@johngo6283 Thanks John. I tried this out and it looks to be a great tool to evaluate different route options.
05:37 Aren't the index lines 200 feet apart? One of the two marked with arrows says 4500, the other says 4700.