Planning

• Hike with a partner (or a club)
• File a flight plan with someone who knows where you’re going, who’s going with you, and when you’re expected back.
• Get info about the trail
• Wear adequate clothing & hiking boots
• Check weather conditions
• Know your own capabilities

Gear Up!

• Cellular phone
• Something brightly colored
• Whistle
• Rain gear
• First aid kit
• 2 or 3 liters of water
• Space blanket
• Flashlight

Do It!

• Stay on the trail
• Look where you step
• Stay together or regroup
• Watch the time
• Monitor everyone’s condition
• Monitor the weather
• Avoid undue risks

Pau

When finished, let the person holding your flight plan know that you have returned safely.

IN AN EMERGENCY

• Call 911 – ask for Fire Rescue
• Be Visible – use that brightly colored jacket
• Be Audible – use the whistle
• Stay Calm – keep a positive attitude
• Stay Put – increase your chances of being found
• Stay Warm – use that space blanket; stay dry & out of the wind