OUTDOOR TRAVEL TIPS

1) BE PREPARED FOR YOUR CHOSEN RECREATION — Being fit’eriough to
go the distance takes physical preparation. Stick to your ; iirnaround time.

Take the proper equipment, have a trip plan and use reference and guide

books.

oO ALWAYS CARRY THE ESSENTIALS. — If nécessary, be ready to stay out.

overnight. Carry a flashlight—many:people become lost because of darkness.

CO COMPLETE A TRIP_PLAN and LEAVE IT WITH A FRIEND — The trip
plan explains your: estination, the route you are taking, who is in the group

_and you 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.

O.NEVER HIKE ALONE — Hike with a group and keep together. Travel at
the speed of the slowest person. If a person becomes separated by going
ahead or falling behind, they are more likely to become lost.

0 DO NOT PANIC — Maintain a positive mental attitude J you betaine lost. |

Being lost is not dangerous if you are prepared.

c.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. Also, going downhill often leads to natural drairiage. Gullies which typi-
cally have very thick bush, expan: ive’ cliffs and waterfalls make travel and
searching more difficult. .

oO USE SIGNALLING DEVICES — Blowing a whistle, lighting a fire and stay-
ing visible will help searchers’ find you. Help searchers find you even if you are
embarrassed: or afraid. Remember that animals will not be attracted to your
signals. Searchers may also use planes or helicopters—make yourself visible
to them.

(BUILD OR SEEK SHELTER — Protect yourself from the rain, wind and
excessive sun. Be as comfortable as possible, but when it is daylight, make

sure you are visible to searchers | in helicopters or planes.

ol THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE — An individual’ S belief that “it could
never happen to me” is summed up as EGO. By being prepared, you can
enjoy your trip outdoors regardless of what nature throws at you!

The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, September 24, 1997 - BS

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OUTDOOR TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
- Map of the area and compass. KNOW HOW TO USE
THEM!!!
- Large orange-coloured plastic bag—usefulas emergency
shelter, signalling device or rainwear.
¢ Flashlight and spare batteries.
« EXTRA food and water.
* EXTRA clothing—rain and wind clothes, toque and
gloves, sweater and warm pants (NOT jeans!) .
* Sun protection—sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, fong-
sleeved shirt and pants.
* Pocket knife.
* Waterproof matches and/or a full lighter.
* Candles and/or firestarter (efficient fire-building in
adverse weather must be learned before you venture out!)
¢ Ensure weather forecast and hazards (eg. snow condi-
tions) are checked prior to departure.
+ First aid kit—(training is required to develop skills need-
ed for proper first aid.)
* Extras—whistle, small lightweight ground insulation such |
as “insulite’, projectile-type flares, tarp... eww
REMEMBER: bad weather, early darkness or.an unex. fl
pected injury can turn any outing into an extended °J
crisis!

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