![]() If carving is not a risk you are not willing take, that is great! Know your limits. Have a good first aid kit handy incase of an accident. Even the most experienced carvers will have slips, but novice carvers tend to slip a bit more. This is only learned by experience, so this means practice. Learn your capabilities, comfort level, and limits is going to be important. When we have control, we can be safe while we are carving. Practice is great because it gets your muscles used to the tiny movements that are needed when carving a piece of art. Now it needs to be said, you should practice before you get out there in the middle of no where. If it is soft and spongey, leave it be on the ground. We also want to make sure that the piece is not rotten already. We do not want to harm any still living trees for the sake of our carving. When selecting wood for carving, make sure it is already lying on the ground. The material for carving is cheap will be all around you lying on the ground! ![]() That’s it! If you are carving an idol, charm, or something else, you may only need a straight knife to get the job done. Imagine eating your food with a utensil that you created! For that, I require a straight knife, a hook knife, and a pencil. I enjoy carving spoons a lot which is a perfect object to make for the trail. Whittling is a great activity because it does not require many tools to get started and those tools are light. Here are some ways I plan on passing the time spent alone and not allowing for boredom to overcome me. As long as this hobby can be packed up comfortably into your backpack, you are good to go. This time could be well spent to continue with your favorite hobby or to try a new one. For me, when this anxiety and doubt creep in it means it is time to get into my own little world and make things. This boredom can be felt hardest if you are going on a solo hike for the first time. Keeping the mind occupied will help with thoughts of self doubt and anxiety. ![]() During the 5-7 month trek on the Appalachian Trail there will be times where you are not only battling the elements and terrain, but you will be battling boredom.
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