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Let's Talk about the
ten essentials on hikes and climbs. How many times do we run into the situation in which a hiker or climber is lost that they do not have the means to find
their way to civilization? All the
time! I know here in the Pacific
Northwest it happens at least a couple of
time throughout the season, and sometimes leads to their death. However, these deaths are so unnecessary if they had the proper equipment,
also known as the ten essentials.
What
are the 10 Essentials
The ten essentials are an easy list to remember. They can be
found on most hiking and
mountaineering websites, so there is no excuse for
not finding them. Here is the list:
- Navigation (Map, Compass, and GPS)
- Sunglasses and Sunscreen (you may even need this during the winter)
- Extra clothing
- Flashlight
- First aid
- Fire (Fire Starter)
- Repair kit
- Extra food
- Hydration (H2O)
- Emergency Shelter
This list answers a
couple of questions according to the book
mountaineering freedom of the hills, which should be part of any hikers or backpacker library. The list explains
first that you could spend over 24 hours in the bush. Second,
you will be prepared to respond to an emergency such as helping find a small
child, fellow hiker or administer basic first aid if necessary.
EXPANDING
ON THE LIST
Now depending on what you are doing, you may have to develop on this list, this is just the bare
bones minimum. For example, if you are
on the pacific crest trail, it may be a great idea that you bring a good pair
of hiking poles or an ice ax if you are
going to be traveling in the Sisters, Oregon area. Alternatively,
if you are going on a multi-day hike, you may need to brink a small stove.
In all, you need the items on this list. I have been in situations in the past that I
have been glad to have brought the items
I did. It even saved someone's life because I could stay out in the bush and assisted someone in finding their list 8-year-old. All because I had all the proper
gear and supplies. It all our responsibility if we spend any time in our
wildlands.
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