Skills & Techniques
Wilderness Words: Carr
Georgetown, Colorado: Traveling trainers are always talking about their cars. But today, we want to talk about the other type of carr.
A carr is a variety of wetland characterized by low woody plants like willows and alders. It’s like a swamp, but with shrubs instead of trees. When hiking through a carr, stay on the designated trail, even if your boots get wet. And they will get wet.
Learn more in the video below:
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