[SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails

Wed Jan 25 21:12:13 UTC 2023

I been trying to find a brialle or talking compass

On 1/25/23, Joseph Bundy <joseph.bundy92 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Do they still make the trek?
>
> On 1/25/23, Tom Evans via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I think and please don’t quote me but the victor reader track, you can
>> set
>> up your own markings as in your tent site is here and the trail is here
>> or
>> like at a university your favorite meeting place with friends is here.
>> Yet
>> you first have to get there. Tom
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2023, at 12:31 PM, Nella Foster via SportsandRec
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Yes, I am so sad about Sound Scape.  It is the one I have been using
>>> most.
>>>
>>> Nella
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sanho
>>> Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 2:23 PM
>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Sanho Steele-Louchart <sanho817 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails
>>>
>>> Nella,
>>>
>>> What I've historically used is Microsoft Soundscape, but it's no longer
>>> available for download and will no longer be operational at all in June.
>>> I
>>> have some programmer friends who are working on rebuilding it, but
>>> that's
>>> a heavy lift. I'll keep you informed. Otherwise I don't know of anything
>>> suitable for large, outdoor spaces.
>>>
>>> Sanho
>>>
>>>> On 1/25/23, Nella Foster via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Also depending on how far out you are, you may not have cell service.
>>>> This can be a real issue if you have an emergency.
>>>>
>>>> I have done quite a lot of hiking over the years and some of the
>>>> trails are almost impossible to follow without some sighted
>>>> assistance.  Heavy rains can wash out trails and make them even harder
>>>> to follow.  I find it easier to feel the trails with my cane during
>>>> the summer when the vegetation is thicker.  Well, that is true now
>>>> that I live in Missouri.  I used to live in Arizona and there was a
>>>> lot less vegetation.  You really didn't want to bump into some of the
>>>> vegetation in Arizona. Lol
>>>>
>>>> I currently live in walking distance of a several hundred acre park.
>>>> It has many rather easy hiking trails, but it is hard for me to follow
>>>> them with my cane, they tend to curve around and join up with lots of
>>>> different trails.
>>>> There are a few gravel roads that go through the park for park employee
>>>> use.
>>>> I am able to feel these roads with my cane and stay on them.  I do
>>>> walk to the park and walk on the gravel roads by myself.  Someday I
>>>> hope to learn a couple of the hiking trails, there is one that goes
>>>> along the creek that I would like to be able to use.
>>>>
>>>> I'm curious to know if there are certain GPS apps that people are
>>>> using for hiking and other outdoor experiences.
>>>>
>>>> Nella
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tom
>>>> Evans via SportsandRec
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 12:39 PM
>>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Tom Evans <tevans2003 at sbcglobal.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails
>>>>
>>>> Cited or unsighted it would never be recommended to go on your own. I
>>>> used to work on a mountain rescue team and the multiple amounts of
>>>> problems that there were. For one simple reason if something happens
>>>> to you then how to notify others. This isn’t the beginning of a close
>>>> call… Cited or non-cited it would not be recommended to go on your own
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Jan 22, 2023, at 9:00 PM, Sanho Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
>>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Joseph,
>>>>>
>>>>> Located in central Oklahoma. No specific wants other than local. For
>>>>> hiking, I'd use my usual long, rigid cane and an equally long or
>>>>> longer trekking pole. I will definitely be going alone or with
>>>>> another totally blind person.
>>>>>
>>>>> Warmth,
>>>>> Sanho
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/22/23, Joseph Bundy via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Where are you located? Are you wanting something easy hard? Anything
>>>>>> particular you want in the camping area? I usually research or ask
>>>>>> people i know about places or ask them to describe something from
>>>>>> photos. Usually we got to places they been or have good ptotos and
>>>>>> reviews. I don't know how much vission you have but if not much or
>>>>>> none, i wouldn't go hiking alone especially for the fist time. i
>>>>>> haven't done it much but would hate to go on a trail and discover a
>>>>>> drop off the hard way. I know some good places if you want to
>>>>>> discuss places.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 1/22/23, Sanho Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
>>>>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> All,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I need to spend more time in nature. How do you folks choose/locate
>>>>>>> campsites and hiking trails for the first time?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Warmth,
>>>>>>> Sanho
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joseph S. Bundy
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> Take Care and God Bless
>
> Joseph S. Bundy
> Cell: 1-405-693-4771
> E-Mail: josephbundy92 at gmail.com
> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
> salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
> Greek.-Romans 1:16
> The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. —
> Helen Keller
>

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Take Care and God Bless

Joseph S. Bundy
Cell: 1-405-693-4771
E-Mail: josephbundy92 at gmail.com
For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
Greek.-Romans 1:16
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. —
Helen Keller