Bonjour.

[Trail Runner]

Hello from France.

My name is John. I live in a little village on the southern edge of The Larzac Plateau. I just ordered the DD Hammock/Tarp setup so you can expect some questions as I head out for my first nights alone.

I have run on trails for many years, enjoying the solitude; it's only now I find I want to head off trail and appreciate more what I've been running through.

First question - How high should I pitch my hammock to avoid wild boar!!

I look forward to chewing the fat here with you all.

John

 

[morch]

Hi John

Can't help you with the wild boar i'm afraid, but welcome to the forum

Dave

 

[John Fenna]

Hi there, and welcome!
When I was on the Ardeche a few years ago, ...
I was returning from a very early morning stroll from the toilet, quietly enjoying the still morning air before having to get back to work as a Canoe River leader for Acorn tapedshut ) when a Huge Wild Boar burst out of the undergrowth in front of me and came to a stop facing me from far too few yards away.
It was a good thing that I had just been to the loos, or things may have been even more unpleasant for me.....but Billy the Boar decided that I looked even more frightening than he did, turned tail and dashed away down the track - straight under the hammocks of the rest of the River Leaders!
They never stirred....
The hammocks were pitched about one meter off the ground, but the boar had his head low for speed......and only just missed hitting the sleeping hammockers!
Have fun!

 

[Andy2112]

hello and welcome

 

[Shewie]

Hi John - welcome to the site

 

[Trail Runner]

Hi there, and welcome!
Huge Wild Boar burst out of the undergrowth in front of me and came to a stop facing me from far too few yards away.
It was a good thing that I had just been to the loos, or things may have been even more unpleasant for me.....but Billy the Boar decided that I looked even more frightening than he did, turned tail and dashed away down the track - straight under the hammocks of the rest of the River Leaders!
Have fun!

Thanks for that John.. In truth, after 5 years in France I've yet to see a live one. My wife has been 'lucky enough' to see a couple, one while walking the dog - Act 1 Scene 1. The dog chased the boar into the undergrowth. Act 1 Scene 2. The boar chased the dog out from the undergrowth. In truth, I guess once I'm tucked into my hammock a boar isn't likely to be a big worry; the hunters...now there is something to be concerned about!!

Thanks for the welcome folks.
BTW My wife thinks I'm barking

 

[Ogri the trog]

but Billy the Boar decided that I looked even more frightening than he did,

I can understand his point of view

Welcome aboard John,
I hope you enjoy your time here.

ATB

Ogri the trog