What to do if you get lost or stuck on a hike? Taking certain precautions can help you avoid getting lost, and they can also help ensure you are found as quickly as possible if you do get lost.
Hiking Through Colorado’s Record Snow (in June)
The snowfall in the Colorado mountains this past winter of 2018/2019 ranks in the top five seasons since records have been kept. The snow up high kept falling even into May and June, especially above 10,000 feet. For mountain hikers and climbers, that means either a late start to the hiking season or being prepared […]
Drinkable Hiking Water, Even from Muddy Sources
There are several ways to obtain water from natural sources on a hike: rivers, streams, lakes, tarns (high-mountain ponds) and even creeks and waterfalls. The problem with all of them is the probability the water is a carrier of Giardia (see article on Hydration, A4), so the water must be purified before drinking. To purify […]
Take an Emergency GPS Satellite Communicator
You must have heard the story about Aron Ralston falling into a slot canyon and getting pinned by a rock fall, leaving him with no ability to communicate–and no one who knew where he was. His book, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” and movie, “127 Hours” should be enough to get you to […]