#ExplorationTips

Takom Exploration

@takomexplore.bsky.social

5 months ago

An orange and black backpack lying down on rocky grey ground with stainless steel till sampling bowl & sieve beside a lake surrounded by evergreen trees in late summer.

No news today, so a quick tip:

Batteries die, GPS can glitch in canyons & thick woods, and even old pros get lost in heavy cloud cover.
A good map and compass mean fewer detours and a better shot at getting back to camp in time for dinner.

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Takom Exploration

@takomexplore.bsky.social

7 months ago

White and red helicopter in the background parked by a lake with a bunch of white rice bags and a sampler leaning over.

No news today, so a quick tip:

That rock might not look like much, but remember: gold in Carlin-style deposits are basically invisible to the naked eye! If in doubt, bag a sample.

You never know what secrets your boots (& a lab assay) might uncover.

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Takom Exploration

@takomexplore.bsky.social

7 months ago

White pages flying around above a stack of dark brown books with the text, 'Write the background of your report before planning your fieldwork.'

No news today, so here is a quick tip:

Don’t dive into the field without a game plan!
Start by writing your report’s background first, and avoid re-discovering Dave’s trench from 1983.

Embrace the paperwork - your boots will thank you!

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Takom Exploration

@takomexplore.bsky.social

10 months ago

No news today, so here is a quick tip:

Drop a pin/GPS mark where you parked the truck. Future You, tired, sunburnt, and slightly lost, will thank Past You for not turning the walk back into an episode of #Alone.

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