Wilderness Camping
Phrase
lacking the courage to face something difficult
faint of heart
The trail to our campsite is long and not for the faint of heart.
The trail to our campsite is long and not for the faint of heart.
Phrase
to make sure that someone stays on the right path
keeps us on track
The GPS on our phone keeps us on track. Yay for long-lasting batteries!
The GPS on our phone keeps us on track. Yay for long-lasting batteries!
Phrase
to stop an activity for a brief period of time
take a break
The path ahead is really difficult. Let's take a break and rest awhile.
The path ahead is really difficult. Let's take a break and rest awhile.
Phrase
to be extremely eager to have or do something
I'm dying of thirst
Do you have a water bottle? I forgot mine and I'm dying of thirst.
Do you have a water bottle? I forgot mine and I'm dying of thirst.
Phrase
after a long time
at long last
At long last we arrive at our campsite. After hours of hiking we still have a lot to do.
At long last we arrive at our campsite. After hours of hiking we still have a lot to do.
Phrase
to collect twigs, branches, logs etc. for a fire
gather wood
Oh no! The sign says we’re not allowed to gather wood in this park -- they are preserving the forest.
Oh no! The sign says we’re not allowed to gather wood in this park -- they are preserving the forest.
Verb
to prepare for sleep
hit the sack
OK dudes, I’m going to hit the sack. I’m exhausted.
OK dudes, I’m going to hit the sack. I’m exhausted.