Km. 38 Jungle Trail

Km. 38 Jungle Trail Rules & Regulations

Trail Guides: Andrew Whitlow & Kevin House




























Suggested Packing List:

• Long Pants
• Closed toe shoes
• Eye protection
• Bug spray
• Camera
• First Aid Kit
• Backpack
• Toilet Paper
• Sharp machete
• File
• Rain poncho
• 2 Liters of water
• Compass/GPS
• Binoculars
• Chainsaw
• Bandanna

Trail Rules:

1. Always stay with your trail guide.
2. Drink lots of water.
3. Keep a safe distance from others using a machete.
4. No motor vehicles on the trail.
5. Kids under the age of 10 need to be accompanied by an adult.
6. Always watch where you step.
7. Keep an eye out for snakes and jumping spiders.
8. If you see a snake, KILL IT!
9. Always yell “Timber!!” when cutting down a tree.
10. Never cut or step on the trees with stakes that mark the property line.
11. A good Pathfinder always steps on the log, instead of over it.
12. If you receive the unpleasant feeling of a wasp sting, run and holler!
13. Do not swing your machete toward your own body.
14. Always look behind you to keep a straight line in front of you.
15. If you can identify a fruit that you see, feel free to eat it.
16. What is said on the Jungle Trail, stays on the Jungle Trail.
17. Trail flowers are quite amazing, but never pick them.
18. Vines are the glue that holds the jungle together. Use caution cutting trees that may be connected. They may fall in a direction not foreseen or maybe…not at all.
19. Insects are larger than you are used to. Get used to it!
20. Always keep your machete within arms length.
21. If working in the jungle with the a machete is not enough for you, use a professional chainsaw that weighs 35 lbs. with a 3 ft. bar attached to it.
22. Never travel the jungle trail alone or at night.
23. Periodically check your pants for ants.

Warnings:

• If fungus is spotted, Kevin will always stop to take a closer look and tell you more than you want to know.
• Using a machete may result in the appearance of calluses and strong arm muscles.
• If you come to the jungle to find peace and quite, you came the wrong place.
• Some trees can be cut in one chop.
• If you hear a buzzing sound coming from a hole in a dead tree, be careful.
• If you have something that you want to keep dry, bring something to put it in to keep it from getting wet.
• It might be wise to use the bathroom before entering the jungle.
• If Andrew has a camera on his body, a thirty minute walk can turn into a 60 minute walk.
• That thing buzzing around your ear might be a wasp, so swat carefully.
• 100% Deet works o.k. repelling bugs, but one might receive a burning sensation.
• Everyone takes a turn getting their flesh cut open by Devil-jungle-thorn-bushes.
• You will lose weight either by walking or sweating along the trail.
• Ants may live inside of trees that you are cutting down, and crawl up your clothing and bite you.
• If the heat doesn’t kill, the humidity will.
• A shower might be necessary after just walking from the start of the trail to the end.
• People should strongly consider packing mountain money (a.k.a. TP, a.k.a. toilet paper) for future use, unless one has mastered the art of leaf picking.
• Often is the sighting of a colorful insect.
• It can rain on you even with a clear sky above you.
• Flies will swarm you.
• Ants are numerous, sneaky, and sometimes over an inch long.
• The Km 38 Jungle Trail gained its nickname, “The Oregon Trail,” from its length and treacherous obstacles (as well as from the “Oregon” brand chainsaw used to clear it)
• Insects are attracted to the salt in your sweat that you leave behind in your shirt and on your backpack.
• Theological, ethical, and political discussions may occur.
• If the trail is cut to far to the right, we gain property. If it is cut to far to the left, we lose property. (The trail is along the property line.)
• Keep an eye out for big holes in the ground.

I herby declare that I have read and will uphold all the rules and regulations by signing this document.


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