Statistics
Amount of people that get lost each year in the U.S.A.
What is 160,000 people?
When you should use the STOP rule
What is when you are lost?
This important rule can help prevent you from getting lost while hiking.
What is staying on the trial?
DAY and NIGHT time rules of fire.
What is
DAY: create smoke
NIGHT: keep the fire going
Days human can survive without water.
What is 3 days (several days)?
Amount of people who get lost in U.S. Wildlands each year.
What is 1,600 to 2,000?
The S in STOP
What is STAY CALM?
This involves researching the trail, checking the weather, and packing the necessary supplies
What is planning ahead?
Name three ways you can use the 3 signals method
What is
-Shouting
-Using a Whistle
-anything as long as it makes sense
Weeks human can go without food.
What is 3-4 Weeks (Several Weeks)?
Amount of people recovered each year in the U.S.A (alive and dead)
What is 89 to 92 percent?
The procedure if you get lost.
The STOP procedure
This can help you navigate the trail and find your way if you get lost
What is the map of GPS
The three pieces of gear listed in the presentation that can be used to make a bright patch.
What is:
Rain gear
Sleeping bag
Bright equipment
The side of the road you should walk on (if you have to)?
What is the left side?
Amount of people that have gotten lost in US National Parks from 1992 to 2007.
What is 78,488?
3 parts of the S in the STOP rule
What is:
Make sure you are okay.
If you feel stress, sit down, eat ,and drink something.
Practice deep breaths to calm yourself down
Tell someone this before going on a trip
What is where, when, and how long you are going somewhere?
The three ways that a mirror is used in Search and Rescue.
What is:
They can start a fire
Reflect sunlight in the direction of an aircraft or aerial vehicle
Navigation (sometimes)
Rule that involves 2+ people.
What is the buddy rule?
Amount of search and rescue missions in US National Parks 1992-2007.
What is 65,439?
4 parts of the P in STOP
What is
Soft ground with mud or snow? It's best to retrace your steps to avoid getting lost.
If you see a landmark, head towards it as it might help you find your way back to the trail.
Listen for any sounds around you, such as people calling for you. This can help you locate your position and get back on track.
Make sure that if it gets dark and cold you build a fire for warmth and light.
List five of the eight parts listed in the "WAYS TO AVOID GETTING LOST" presentation
What is:
-Stay on the trail!!
-Always go with a buddy or group of people
-Bring the map or GPS
-Plan ahead
-Follow the markers on the trial
-Tell someone where, how long, and when you are going somewhere
- Check in with them while you are gone
-If you are ever lost with someone, plan a meeting spot if possible
Name all five "other tips"
What is:
Use your scout skills and common sense
Campfires can be used for signals, warmth, and to help your spirits
Find shelter by a rock or in your tent
Collect enough wood before it gets dark
Hang a T-shirt on a tree
5 General Safety Tips in the Presentation
What is:
-You always want to stay on the left side when walking a trail or road
-You want to be visible, so wear bright clothing
-Bring water so you are not dehydrated
-Use first aid if something happens to you or your buddy
-Always bring a buddy