Hey Guys,
since I'm still recovering from a knee injury (chopped it open with an axe, all the way to the shin bone), I can't go on full-on hikes. But I'm trying to give my leg a bit of training, and I try to venture out into the woods at least once a week.
I was very happy to see this, tiny spots of lichen on a dead tree branch. This picture was taken about 300m from a busy 4-lane road, I thought that was pretty impressive, since those symbiotic lifeforms need very clean air.
The path deeper into the woods. There aren't any real hiking trails, as the whole area only covers a few km², and this wooded area called the "Grunewald" (old German expression for "Green Forest") is directly "next to" Berlin.
I found this wad of hair, any ideas what animals it could come from? We have boar and deer in these woods, and a lot of people walk their dogs there. I'm leaning towards dogs, but I'm not really sure. It doesn't have a distinct smell.
My sharps for the day, pretty much my EDC at the moment. Yes, it's legal to carry fixed blades up to a blade length of 12cm. Combine these with a hatchet, saw or machete, and you're pretty well set. The Mora Bushcraft is an amazing knife.
Some feathersticks from very dry pinewood. I'm still learning this skill, so please excuse me for butchering the definition of a "featherstick" with my bad pictures
Even found some pitchwood in there...
...which, in combination with a few twigs, burns like hell.
Let it burn down, and, because I forgot to bring some water, peed on the ashes. Gotta be safe, right?
Wait for a few minutes, then dig the ashes up with a piece of bark and scatter them everywhere. Cover up with dirt and debris.
I like to cut a green twig and put it on the firepit. Don't know why, it's a traditional thing from my scout tribe. That's my walking pole on the right.
A shot of the area, from my fireplace. I like these woods.
I think this path will be blocked in a short time. That huge branch is held by only a few twigs on the right side. Made me pretty nervous walking under it
Instant forest fire. Just add one cigarette butt.
I found this freaky piece of wood, it kinda looks like a boar's head. Pretty mean club, too, if you like to look at things that way.
I hope you enjoyed looking and reading. I know I had some fun that afternoon.
Have a nice weekend, and don't let anything keep you from getting out there!
maethor
since I'm still recovering from a knee injury (chopped it open with an axe, all the way to the shin bone), I can't go on full-on hikes. But I'm trying to give my leg a bit of training, and I try to venture out into the woods at least once a week.
I was very happy to see this, tiny spots of lichen on a dead tree branch. This picture was taken about 300m from a busy 4-lane road, I thought that was pretty impressive, since those symbiotic lifeforms need very clean air.
The path deeper into the woods. There aren't any real hiking trails, as the whole area only covers a few km², and this wooded area called the "Grunewald" (old German expression for "Green Forest") is directly "next to" Berlin.
I found this wad of hair, any ideas what animals it could come from? We have boar and deer in these woods, and a lot of people walk their dogs there. I'm leaning towards dogs, but I'm not really sure. It doesn't have a distinct smell.
My sharps for the day, pretty much my EDC at the moment. Yes, it's legal to carry fixed blades up to a blade length of 12cm. Combine these with a hatchet, saw or machete, and you're pretty well set. The Mora Bushcraft is an amazing knife.
Some feathersticks from very dry pinewood. I'm still learning this skill, so please excuse me for butchering the definition of a "featherstick" with my bad pictures
Even found some pitchwood in there...
...which, in combination with a few twigs, burns like hell.
Let it burn down, and, because I forgot to bring some water, peed on the ashes. Gotta be safe, right?
Wait for a few minutes, then dig the ashes up with a piece of bark and scatter them everywhere. Cover up with dirt and debris.
I like to cut a green twig and put it on the firepit. Don't know why, it's a traditional thing from my scout tribe. That's my walking pole on the right.
A shot of the area, from my fireplace. I like these woods.
I think this path will be blocked in a short time. That huge branch is held by only a few twigs on the right side. Made me pretty nervous walking under it
Instant forest fire. Just add one cigarette butt.
I found this freaky piece of wood, it kinda looks like a boar's head. Pretty mean club, too, if you like to look at things that way.
I hope you enjoyed looking and reading. I know I had some fun that afternoon.
Have a nice weekend, and don't let anything keep you from getting out there!
maethor
