{"id":9786,"date":"2012-05-10T08:33:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-10T15:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/idyllwildtowncrier.com\/?p=9786"},"modified":"2013-02-04T15:29:05","modified_gmt":"2013-02-04T22:29:05","slug":"off-the-main-roads-how-to-save-your-own-bacon-%e2%80%a6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idyllwildtowncrier.com\/2012\/05\/10\/off-the-main-roads-how-to-save-your-own-bacon-%e2%80%a6\/","title":{"rendered":"Off the Main Roads: How to save your own bacon \u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
Planning on heading out on a hike? Great! <\/p>\n
Just one thing I\u2019d like you to do first. Look in the mirror. You are looking at the person responsible for your own safety. Got it? Good.<\/p>\n
Any good Girl Scout knows that the hike starts before leaving the house. Whether it\u2019s a quick trail run, bagging one of the local peaks or a multi-day backpacking trip, preparation is the key to having a safe and fun time in the wilderness.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what you should have before stepping onto the trail:<\/p>\n
Common sense \u2014 Most often, it\u2019s not a person\u2019s equipment that saves their bacon. It\u2019s their experience and good judgment in the use of their equipment and training. Having the right gear is one thing, knowing how and when to use it is quite another. Get the training and information you need before you go.<\/p>\n
Wilderness first aid training \u2014 That moldy prepackaged first aid kit from REI stuffed in a crevice in the bottom of your pack won\u2019t magically ward off bad luck. Carry the basics and know what you have; then make sure you know how to use everything you carry. <\/p>\n