Do's And Don'ts

Do's:

• Tell someone at home where you’re going beforehand.
• After you realize you’re lost, follow the STOP protocol and prioritize your needs.
• Travel downhill and follow streams towards possible human habitations.
• Stay in open areas and use all signalling devices at your disposal.
• Consider buying a satellite phone if venturing frequently into service-free areas

Don’ts:

• Panic – establish an escape or action plan and follow it strategically
• Deplete your energy running around without a coherent plan.
• Ignore symptoms of serious conditions like hypothermia and heat exhaustion.