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Course Outline

  • Tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to return.
  • Don’t travel alone.
  • Take enough food and water to last for at least two days in an emergency.
  • Bring a map and compass, and always orient yourself before leaving.
  • Wear layered clothing.
  • Don’t panic if you become lost. Stay calm and wait for help.
  • If you have one, take your cell phone with you. A satellite phone often can receive signals in remote areas and may become a lifeline if you are stranded or injured on a trail.
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