Tactical Trail Hiking
Wilderness Survival and Safety
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
- Theodore Roosevelt
About Wilderness Survival and Safety
Map, Compass, GPS
Tactical Trail Hiking
tactics- A plan for attaining a particular goal.
The Goal- Staying safe as one progresses into what may be an unfamiliar and unpredictable outdoor environment.
Many who visit National Forest, Park, Wilderness, or other backcountry areas often don’t seek out, or have access to, basic outdoor education.
Consequently, the landscape that lies beyond a campground, trailhead, or parking area can be hostile to those who are ill-advised, unprepared, or not equipped to deal with unforseen events or emergencies.
Search and Rescue (SAR) agencies regularly respond to incidents that could have been easily prevented had the victims followed some basic steps before and during their hiking experience.
Do you have little or no knowledge of the subject at hand, yet have, or may soon have, a desire to go hiking on a forest, park, or wilderness trail? This site is designed for you, the beginning hiker.
On the Trail
Wilderness Survival and Safety: The Content…
…was initially developed as a school, youth group, and summer camp presentation. Information was later added to include adults.
The author, a former law enforcement and search and rescue professional, draws from over seventeen years personal experience to outline steps beginning day and overnight hikers should take to avoid becoming victims.
Follow the Trail
The information contained here is arranged in linear fashion.
Start from the beginning and follow the “next” links at the bottom of each page. Each new page builds on information from preceeding pages, until the conclusion is reached at the end.
More Information
Look for these boxes. You’ll find definitions, case studies, training requirements, topical discussions, and other items of interest.
Tactical Notes
To dig deeper into a topic, look for displayed Tactical Notes links. Tactical Notes provide background information, technical discussions, or helpful hints relevant to page titles.
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