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Be prepared for your chosen recreation - being fit enough to go the distance takes physical preparation.
Stick to your turnaround time.
Take the proper equipment, have a trip plan and use reference and guide books.
Always carry the 10 ESSENTIALS - if necessary, be ready to Carry a flashlight - many become lost because of darkness.
Complete a trip plan and leave it with a friend- the trip plan explains your destination, the route you are taking, who is in the group and your return time. If you do not return as planned, the friend you left the trip plan with can give the form to the police to initiate a search.
Never hike alone - hike with a group and keep together.
Travel at the speed of slowest person. If a person becomes separated by going ahead or falling behind, they are more likely to become lost.
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If you ever find yourself lost,
try to remember these few points:
- Do not panic, - maintain a positive mental attitude if you become lost. Being lost is not dangerous if you are prepared.
- Stay where you are - people who carry on after they become lost usually get further from the trail and further from people who are looking for them.
- Avoid the urge to go downhill. This often leads to natural drainage areas, gullies which typically have thick bush, expansive cliffs and waterfalls making travel and searching extremely difficult.
- Use signaling devices - blowing a whistle, lighting a fire and staying visible.
- Build or seek shelter - protect yourself from the rain, wind and excessive sun.
- Be comfortable as possible, but when it is daylight, make sure you are visible to searchers who could be in helicopters or planes.
HELP SEARCHERS find you. EVEN IF YOU FEEL EMBARRASSED THAT YOU ARE LOST!
Remember! IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU. |
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| Travel Rules |
Observe a few simple rules when travelling in the wilderness and hopefully
you'll never need to call us:
- Don't travel alone.
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Go out prepared with proper equipment, clothes, food, etc. (trip planner)
- Stay on the established trails.
- If you get lost, stay where you are.
- Don't ski out-of-bounds.
Follow the travel rules so you too can get through a night like this!
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