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Bushwhack
What is a bushwhack?
A bushwhack is off-trail hiking or travel through dense vegetation, unmarked terrain, or wilderness areas without established paths. This technique involves navigating through brush, undergrowth, fallen trees, and other natural obstacles using map and compass skills or GPS devices. Bushwhacking requires advanced outdoor skills and is commonly used by experienced hikers to reach remote destinations, explore uncharted areas, or take direct routes between trail systems.