The Washington Trails Association (WTA) has published a new free online hiking safety guide geared toward new hikers. It also provides a great refersher for hikers with more experience.
“Safety Essentials: A Toolkit for Hikers” focuses on five important things you need to know for an enjoyable, safe hike:
- Make a plan before you go.
- Pack your backpack with the essentials and anything else you might need.
- Learn how to identify common risks on the trail and how to handle them.
- Know about the types of wildlife you might encounter on the trail and how to react.
- Prepare for emergencies.
This project is sponsored by the WTA, Carter Subaru, and the King County Search and Rescue Association.
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