From: Mark R Alman (m-alman@raytheon.com)
Date: Mon Dec 16 2002 - 07:36:09 CST
Some good advice I received from a caving email group I belong to.
This was discussed a while back and I would like to reiterate to all
of the adult advisors attending next summer: If Mark Anderson or any Ranger
tells you to NOT do something, follow their advice. Especially, Point #4
below:
A recent issue of Backpacker magazine lists four "Deadly Mistakes of the
Lost (Don't Try These Tricks Away From Home)":
1. Heading down an unknown trail, despite the fact that you don't know
which way to go.
2. Traveling off-trail ... figuring you'll get un-lost eventually.
3. Walking downhill and/or downstream, even though you don't know where the
stream or hill is headed.
4. Hiking in the dark..
YIS,
Mark Alman
ASM - Troop 67
Mesquite, TX
Philmont Trek - '02
Cavalcade Treks - '98 and '02
Next time - Not soon enough!
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