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Posted by Bill S on July 9, 2007 at 11:36:53 am EDT
In reply to Hiking emergencies posted by kutenay on July 9, 2007 at 8:44:32 am EDT

Good post, kutenay. With a slight addition, this applies to any location:

1. know the territory and its environment - extremes of the season as well as the average and "what it looks like today". This includes getting a current, up to date briefing by the local authorities and professionals who are in the area frequently.

2. either have the training and experience to deal with the "reasonably expected" worst that could happen, or go with someone who does have.

3. carry the gear required to deal with both the expected and the "reasonably unexpected". I personally do not consider this to be emergency gear, because sooner or later, you WILL encounter those 90 percent outliers.

4. if anything, err on the cautious side as you proceed (make the 180 degree turn part of your standard procedure). Sometimes what happens can be beyond the "reasonably unexpected."

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