How to cross wild rivers on foot
A Real-Adventure fact sheet with 13 pages full of condensed knowledge on how to cross wild rivers on foot. Fording streams and rivers can be risky and preparation is a must. We tell you everything you need to know:
Before you leave
- The best weather conditions
- Packing the right gear the right way
- Identify a safe crossing location
- Areas to avoid
- Nasty water creatures
- What to do with your backpack
- Which apparel is best
- Trekking poles and branches
- How to wade safely
- Solo adventurer method
- 6 group methods
- Ropes and rivers
- In cold waters
- Swimming through slow and fast waters
- Flotation devices
- If you get carried away
- Help a struggling friend
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