[Sportsandrec] hiking

[Lori M. Miller]

Ashley,

I've used a variety of techniques ranging from just independent cane travel 
with no extra accessories to using such things as GPS and talking or 
tacktile compasses. I've hike with both sighted and blind friends in both 
familiar and unfamiliar areas. I generally just use a cane but some folks 
carry a trekking pole. With the GPS you can set waypoints periodically.


Lori

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:35 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] hiking


> Hi all,
>
> If I can find someone to go with, I'd love to go on a hike and nature 
> walk.  The weather is getting warmer and I'd love to explore the park. 
> What techniques do you use for hiking?  You likely go with a guide.  What 
> does he or she do?  In narrow spaces, regular sighted guide technique 
> where you hold their arm will not work.  Do you use a different cane?  If 
> so what kind?  I would think you'd need a more sturdy cane.  Now I usually 
> use a graphite cane; most of you probably use the fiber glass canes from 
> nfb.
>
> Share your hiking adventures.  Great way to exercise.
>
> Ashley
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