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Hiking Safety

Hiking Safety. Contents. Introduction Hiking with Others Destination & Time Clothing & Equipment If Trouble arises… Conclusion. Introduction. Hiking can be fun and rewarding. While you may not scale peaks, you often hike to viewpoints .

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Hiking Safety

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  1. Hiking Safety

  2. Contents • Introduction • Hiking with Others • Destination & Time • Clothing & Equipment • If Trouble arises… • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Hiking can be fun and rewarding. • While you may not scale peaks, you often hike to viewpoints. • There are important considerations for hiking. This presentation will focus on hiking safety.

  4. Be Prepared • There are 6 safety aspects of hiking to consider: • Hiking with others • Destination • Time • Clothing • Equipment • If Trouble arises

  5. NEVER hike ALONE For contacts, contact any hiking or backpacking club, including: Tacoma Mountaineers Olympia Mountaineers Seattle Mountaineers www.mountaineers.org Who to Hike With

  6. Regarding Destinations • Stick to your plans. • Inform those “at home” where you are going and when you plan to be back. • Do not change your plans unless those at home are notified.

  7. Time Considerations • Get an early start. • Keep track of the time. • Plan to complete your hike at least one hour before dusk.

  8. Clothing • Even on an easy hike on a nice day… • Dress in layers of quick-dry fabrics that are insulating even when wet. • (Do not wear cotton) • Be prepared for inclement weather. • Take at least one brightly coloured piece of clothing. • Bring insulating mitts and a hat. • Carry extra socks.

  9. Ten Essentials • Navigation (Map & compass and the ability to use them correctly). • Sun Protection (Sunglasses, sunscreen) • Insulation (extra clothing) • Illumination (Flashlight that can also act as a strobe light, headlamp) • First-aid supplies • Fire ( Waterproof matches, lighter, firestarter) • Repair kit and tools • Nutrition • Hydration • Emergency Shelter (space blanket minimum)

  10. If Trouble Arises…. • If you become disoriented or lost • Remain calm & consult your map and/or guidebook. • Retrace your steps back to the hiking path. • If you are unsure which direction to go, stay where you are. • Never hike downhill (thinking you will end up back where you started; people often get in trouble by descending into an entirely different valley).

  11. Remain Calm. Carefully determine what the injury is. Dress the person in insulating clothing. If someone has suffered a back injury DO NOT MOVE THE PERSON! Cover the person with insulating layers. If Someone is injured…

  12. Contacting Help • Review what you are going to say before you use your communication device. • Speak clearly and slowly. • Listen and obey instructions.

  13. Going for Help • If possible, someone should remain with the injured person. • Be calm and careful when going for help so that another injury does not take place.

  14. Conclusion When hiking you can expect to have and see views like this, but be prepared FUN

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