Wilderness campers have developed humorous terms to gently mock their fears and anxieties. The theory is that this alleviates some of the stress. So a "bear burrito" refers to a hammock. It addresses the worry that one might get an unwanted visit from a bear while sleeping. A "bear fortune cookie" is another name for a tent. "Danger noodle" is an apparent stick that turns out to be a snake. "Mountain money" is also known as toilet paper. I approve of this joking approach to dealing with agitation and unease. (And scientific research confirms it’s effective.) Now is an excellent time to be creative in finding ways to diminish your mostly needless angst.

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