Posted on 07/24/2006 9:53:46 AM PDT by Adder
What you refer to is called Orienteering and, specifically, a String Course for those 4 to 7 years of age.
The string course is a short orienteering course which is marked by a continous ribbon or yarn.
Same link: http://www.us.orienteering.org/OYoung/StringO.html
Anyhow, I've done some of this, Orienteering, it's fun, trying and a good exercise...
What is really cool about the sport is it can be done while running or walking. Also, people of all ages do it - I've had a 65 year old guy run by me at a full sprint.
Actually, I was thinking more of something more along the lines of a long leash so that they could only wander off a short distance. Hopefully, they could follow the rope back to their vehicle on their own. Otherwise, "rescuers" could simply pull on the rope and drag them back to safety.
That would be a good idea.
They obviously can't be trusted to be alone in the woods.
Wonder if they will charge them for the search...sort of a stupid tax.
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