How To Cross Rivers and Streams Safely While Hiking and Backpacking

[@rickalexander2801]

Common sense tips that we often overlook or forget about. Great video as always.

[@Sasqadian]

Great topic for a video! Hiking can be more of an adventure than we expect, so being prepared is always a good idea. 😊

[@bronco_billy]

You are amazing girl!! So glad to see your channel still trucking along!! Been a fan for many years! Very important topic for hikers!!

[@shanksmare]

Nice video. Full of useful information. Regarding undoing your hip belt: The big issue with falling into the water and not being able to remove your pack, is that it will act as a floatation device and force you float head down in the water. Unable to raise your head or twist your body around so you can get air. Some folks now advocate that you keep your pack tight, only undoing your chest strap. The reason being that you might be more likely to fall if your pack shifts and changes your balance point. This is more likely to happen if you have items attached to the bottom of your pack (foam pad/tent/etc) and the moving water suddenly hits those items. Or if you slip and the pack swings away from your body. YMMV ~S

[@HikeOregon]

Great point!!

[@ervinslens]

So nicely elaborated my friend, gorgeous film and helpful as well!

[@OuterEastLLC]

Thanks for sharing.

[@melissabeyer7826]

That was very helpful. I really enjoy these kind of videos. Thanks!

[@HikeOregon]

Yay I’m so glad this was helpful!!

[@dorindaalberthal1316]

This came at a perfect time. Hiking Ashdown Gorge outside of Cedar City Utah tomorrow. I did it last year and it’s a great hike but your tips Will definitely help tomorrow. Thanks for another video and from a former Oregonian. By the way , your hair looks so good🤗 Safe travels.

[@HikeOregon]

Have fun!!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Great info. Thanks 😊😊😊

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@rachelkarcher2565]

Practical ideas

[@mikemcdowell4425]

Good tips! And that hair 😊

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much!!

[@ewoksalot]

If in turbulent water that is carrying you down stream - go belly up and feet first to minimize risk of head knocks or vital organ strikes. If any of this information struck you as epiphany-level information, please stay out of the wilderness :P

[@ericab3954]

Great info! I’m wondering if you have any experience hiking with kids? I’m looking for videos on that. Trying to get my 9 year old son more interested in going hiking with me. He doesn’t mind short hikes but he kind of loses interest after a couple hours and id love to get him on an overnight trip here and there. 😊

[@melindalaubscher9447]

My biggest fear. I’m going to Jefferson Park in 3 weeks and Russell Creek freaks me out

[@HikeOregon]

It’s not for the faint of heart.

[@npgreenor]

When you're crossing in the water, which way should you face? Upstream, Downstream, sideways....??

[@HikeOregon]

I usually face upstream and go diagonally through the water.

[@Incaensio]

You look stunning 😍