Proactive Measures:

"Preventive actions taken to decrease the likelihood of a incident occurring"

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• Are you a rookie, intermediate or experienced wilderness explorer?

• Will this wilderness experience exceed your skills, STOP!

• Write your thoughts down, including Inherent risks or any hazards doing hiking activity?

• Are you willing to STOP this activity and turn around if you cannot manage the hike?

• Bringing a cell phone, be sure your device is fully charged and consider a re-charging device.

• Are you able to hike with a pack and several liters of water? New shoes best break them in at home first.

• Check the weather forecast for the day of your hike, Check the conditions on the trail, wet, snow or ice. 

• Lightning storm, thunder, high winds and fog can test the most experienced hiker

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