[SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails

[Joseph Bundy]

Ashley, agreed. Would love to connect iwth you more off list if you
are interested. Would love to make a new friend and hear more about
your outdoor adventures. Sanho, same to you. And I don't think any of
use were trying to say a lack of eyesight shouldn't do these
activities. We just want to stress that safety should be the main
thing. I know a lot of people who are sighted that say away from
trails or different areas because of the lack of it safe. I have a
friend who has campied and hiked lots of times alone but he won't go
to a new area and hike a trail that requires rock climing unless he
could figure out how the ground it or if it could fall or without the
right gear. I would just put in effert to learn more and research
before you go do it. Would you go to a restaurant and order something
if it had something you were alergic to or would you air on the side
of cassion. Sorry if this seemed a little harsh but I hate seeing
people not be safe and also letting their disablity stop them from
doing something or using it as an excuse or something. Not saying that
is your case. Just wanted to share what I felt lead to share. If
anyone wants to get to know me more or make a new friend you can email
me at josephbundy92 at gmail.com

On 1/25/23, Sanho Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Ashley and others,
>
> I'd be doing us a disservice if I didn't point out that plenty of blind
> people have been doing all manner of outdoor activities safely and
> effectively for hundreds of years. There's no need to tell ourselves
> blindness is what holds us back. A lack of experience, a lack of resources,
> a lack of someone to accompany us--blind or sighted--sure. But a lack of
> eyesight? That doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
>
>> On Jan 25, 2023, at 5:55 PM, Ashley Bramlett via SportsandRec
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>> Sanhoe, good questions.
>> How can you navigate a camp site well? Fields like camp grounds and parks
>> have few landmarks.
>>
>> I think Joseph has good advice. Its not safe to go alone on something long
>> and treacherous like this.
>> Joeseph, I know what you mean. I also use a cane with my little central
>> vision. But the cane has missed rocks and ridges too. Its just not real
>> reliable since its so bumpy and even a cane with a roller tip cannot glide
>> well over rough terrain.
>>
>> Sanho, to answer how I'd locate sites and trails, I would do research
>> online and also ask experts such as asking at a local camping store if you
>> have one and also asking at the park agency in the area. In my county we
>> have a big department dedicated to managing trails, parks and public camp
>> grounds.
>> When I was a girl Scout,  I know my troop leader would also read reviews
>> and call the site to ask questions about facilities, number of people it
>> could accommodate and other features.
>> If you need to use grills or want to light a campfire, this is also
>> something to ask as different sites have different rules and things they
>> provide.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Bundy via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:25 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Cc: Joseph Bundy
>> Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails
>>
>> 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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>> 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