terrain

"This will likely inspire Russia to push harder on their efforts to take more terrain from Ukraine and away from the negotiating table."

As a National Forest wilderness ranger for over nine years, she has seen her share of tragedy when hikers or campers are confronted with severe weather and remote and tricky terrain.

I love the national parks, but I am not about to venture into what can still be quite dangerous terrain without the reassuring presence of knowledgeable and highly skilled rangers.

But the rough terrain of the region has slowed them down.

"The biggest challenge is the area size itself and the terrain," he said.