Dangers Of Hiking: 13 Most Common Ways To Die, and What You Can Do To Prevent Them

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Dying while backpacking is probably more rare than you think, and the more aware you are of these 13 things the more rare it will be...
00:00 Hey Y'all
00:33 Falling
01:56 Drowning
05:27 Heart Attack
06:56 Hypothermia
08:34 Heat Exhaustion
11:15 Dehydration
12:25 Lightning
14:15 Avalanche
15:10 Getting Lost
19:58 Falling Rocks And Trees
20:52 Altitude Sickness
23:06 Poison
23:59 Wildlife
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@mrpucket5736 Год назад

Another good tip for not getting lost is get in the habit of looking backwards especially at key turns path intersections etc. Things can look very different coming back the same way. You can also take pictures back towards at key navigation points.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Год назад

Some apps can draw on the map as you go and you can reverse easily with them

@TLK22 9 месяцев назад

I just use a 300 miles long string.

@thefrener794 19 дней назад

@@TLK22 You can also just look at where you are going and notice things around you, instead of just walking with a blank stare on your face noticing nothing.

@TLK22 19 дней назад

@@thefrener794I'm blind.

@thefrener794 19 дней назад

@@TLK22 Good you will be really calm when you meet your end. But really, walking in your home area is plenty good for you. Lookout it's a wild cat, where!!, near your neck.

@DavidWisehart Год назад

One more hiking danger: cars. In 1995, two PCT hikers were killed on Hwy 138 in Southern California. Road walks can be more dangerous than remote trails, especially on winding mountain roads with narrow shoulders.

@dustyc324 Год назад

road walking is the worst. I prefer facing oncoming traffic as opposed to them coming behind me.

@Henning_Rech Год назад

Also car accidents on the way to and from the trail. Well-known John Ladd (JMT survey) was severely injured a few weeks ago returning from a Yosemite hike in a car accident on his own fault, hopefully will mostly recover (he is in his mid 70s).

@danielkutcher5704 Год назад

Good point!

@richvrm Год назад

@@dustyc324 you prefer that because it is the correct way to do it. Always walk toward traffic not with it.

@jazzfan7491 Год назад

Especially given that all drivers now are also on instagram live while driving and imitating fast and furious 17

@katedeforest6075 Год назад

Thanks for sharing this, Dixie. Our daughter died from altitude sickness in Colorado in 2017 hiking with friends. I believe she didn't know she was in trouble until it was too late and they couldn't get her down from the mountain (at night). Personally I don't let myself dwell on "if only's" but I'm thankful that it brought awareness to many family and friends.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

My condolences. It grieves me to learn of such tragedies. I endeavor to encourage wilderness adventure with caution. The outdoors in America is very safe, but there are a few common mistakes that take the safety away. Idk about your case, but the #1 most common thing I have identified is that of imposing a modern artificial schedule on an outdoor adventure. Nature which includes altitude, weather, ground conditions, etc. does not care about the modern culture of trying to impose a time schedule. Those who travel more old school go with more safety. More food, extra thermal layers, rain gear, fire tools, and above all a slower pace. I have seen some mild cases where the difference between simple easy recovery on one hand and tempting tragedy on the other came down to "we have a schedule to keep" In my mind I always respond: "seriously?" - Cold Kills - Nature is Neutral, and - Mountains Don't Care

@Henning_Rech Год назад

My condolences, too. - If severe AS sets in one has to go down at once, be it in the middle of the night. For unexperienced people a pulse oximeter (a cheap device weighting 2 ounces) may help. If it shows

@threefreaksonaleash6619 Год назад

I’m so very sorry

@PatrickKQ4HBD Год назад

I'm sorry for your loss. This Georgia boy was stationed at Fort Carson years ago when I was in the best shape of my life, and we all learned quickly that the altitude is NOT to be trifled with. It took months to really be used to it. Thanks for sharing your story, and may God use it for good.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Год назад

There have been heart attacks on the Manitou Incline in Manitou Sprins in Colorado 2000 ft in 1 mile

@dannydinthemountains Год назад

Always remember too the most dangerous part of a backpacking trip is the drive to and from the trailhead. Especially from, because you'll be tired so take it slow and relax.

@ThatOneDudeNick Год назад

I used to think a bear or cat would get me. I was hiking in tennis shoes with low grip, crossing water without knowing how to swim, and carrying no navigation tools, but I was convinced the animals were the real danger. 😹

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

Two friends and myself have been backpacking the High Sierras for over 40 years. The black bears and mountain lions? All three of us still chase them like wild men at the same time, 100% success rate. Never a Grizzly, they get the boat air horn treatment.

@highviewbarbell Год назад

@@flynnstone3580 the way black bears immediately turn, haul ass and scamper away has always made me laugh. We have lots of them here in NJ and I always chase them off to great amusement

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

@@highviewbarbell I'm in the Sierra mountains of NorCal, we have a lot of black bears and mountain lions. They have no natural predators. The last thing they're expecting is something going after them. And both will run if being chased. When I see either, I go after them before they come after me.

@kennethstarr5545 Год назад

I was the same way about animals. Not the other stuff. My daughter lives in Mt, I live in Il so I just didn’t have the best perspective because of no scary bears and kitties, and put a realistic perspective on it. One is more likely to die from the elements than anything else. Planning is key.

@nobodynoone2500 Год назад

It's all fun and games until one charges back. Had it happen twice, but have ran off bears hundreds of times. Be prepared for when scaring a 600lb beast with loud noises and bravado doesn't work.

@jimb0wie Год назад

Thank you for the insights. I did get hypothermia on a hike once. “If I just shut my eyes, everything will be fine.” I woke up in hospital. So, I learned to get the right gear. :)

@Hiker_who_Sews Год назад

Thank you, Dixie, for including mosquitoes in your video, reminding us that mosquitoes can kill. My athletic, 62 yr old best hiking buddy was healthy as a horse when he got West Nile Virus. Hiker, surfer, runner..... CDC statistic.

@davestagner Год назад

The book “The Secret Knowledge of Water”, by Craig Childs, has the subtitle “There are two easy ways to die in the desert: thirst and drowning”. It has a kind of scary number of tales of inexperienced desert hikers (or even experienced ones) caught in washes or box canyons when a flood comes on suddenly. Great book about hiking and deserts in general, too!

@TheFivepoint1994 Год назад

Years ago my daughter and I hiked to 12k feet and camped in early fall. It was cold at night but beautiful during the day. The first night we had a hot meal and both slept like babies. We hiked so much the second day, we decided to just have a quick sandwich with water and crashed. The conditions were nearly identical. We both woke up cold in the wee hours and had to get additional clothing. That experience drove home the point that hot food/beverages make a world of difference in body temp. Having access to a hot beverage or food, I truly believe can save your life or at least make you far more comfortable when the temp drops.

@DavidBrown-wf6pz Год назад

Thanks for this advice Charlie. We’re planning a 4 day hike in a few weeks and I was considering cutting out one of my evening meals: 1) I’ve found I often take too much food and 2) weight reasons. I think I’ll rethink that.

@Cherijo78 Год назад

On offseason day hikes here in the PNW I will often carry a tall skinny 16oz personal thermos with preheated tea or soup. It doesn't weigh much different than carrying a stove, fuel, and cookware, but it gives me something warm at the ready!

@danielkutcher5704 Год назад

It isn't what you're afraid of that's likely to kill you. It's often being too comfortable with your abilities in situations where you should be using more caution. We should know better, or, rather, should DO better with what we know. Thank you, Dixie!

@jonedwards2107 Год назад

Except a bear. A bear will kill you

@bhatkat 2 месяца назад

Yup, worked two seasons in Yellowstone where there is a lot of fear of bears. Yes, they can be dangerous but don't do near as much harm as auto traffic, knew one who was killed another who lost her leg, both in the back of trucks.

@jeffandsuefisker2190 Год назад

Dixie, your description of altitude sickness seriousness and symptoms could use more emphasis. HAPE and HACE can kill you fast. A through-hiker died on Forester Pass in June, 2022 and I got a chance to talk to some folks familiar with the incident. She was said to be 23 and very fit. She was climbing Mt Whitney and experienced extreme shortness of breath and blue lips. She came down to Crabtree Meadow and spent two days there hoping to get acclimated. Then she hiked north up Forester Pass and experienced a severe headache. A First Responder was hiking with her, but before she could get back down, and before a rescue helicopter could get there, she died. Presumably of cerebral edema. If you experience hypoxia, coughing up fluid, or a severe headache you are flirting with the grim reaper, from what I have been taught, and death can happen really quickly.

@Henning_Rech Год назад

It was May 28th.

@Henning_Rech Год назад

@@jimyeats Not only stop, but go down ASAP. - All fatal accidents are rare; on the PCT about one per year. This year HACE. 2021 none, 2020 slip&fall, 2019 killed by a falling tree (on a rest, not sleeping), 2018 none, 2017 2x drowning + 1x heat stroke.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

@@Henning_Rech City Girl had an incredibly close to death experience in 2018. I know that doesn't really count, but then there are also the missing hikers. We hope they are alive somewhere, but realistically we're talking more fatalities I suspect.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

California incidents = rarely ever covered in the news which is why we hikers need to pass the info on. It's not to frighten ppl, but just to be honest and to encourage ppl to take precautions. Unpack egos and entitlement mentalities and pack a few extra safety items. It's not fear, it's wisdom.

@teatonaz Год назад

@@paulrevere2379 - good one,… when packing those “extra items”, a Sat. Phone or Sat. text device goes a long way to help.. Just saying,.. after 27 years SAR in Arizona.

@finkmj53 Год назад

I believe hypothermia kills more people in Colorado in June, July, and August primarily because they are not prepared for colder weather in the higher elevations and they wear cotton clothing that gets wet and cools the body when the moisture evaporates fairly quickly in the dry climate. Thanks for helping to educate!

@sasquatchrosefarts Год назад

Anyone further than ten minutes from their vehicle without an emergency poncho deserves to die of exposure.

@melissaverdoni845 Год назад

@Ten Soldiers there are MANY very comfortable hiking cothes, merino wool is awesome and is like cotton. no way jeans are more comfortable. than proper hiking clothes.

@Michelle-js5kh Год назад

We live at 6300 ft in Colorado and always have to prep our visitors for day hikes. Yes, you need a rain jacket even if it’s perfectly sunny, yes you should bring your puffy jacket in July and yes, let’s pack way more water and snacks than you think you will need!

@scottwhittaker1681 Год назад

They say, "cotton kills"

@hypothalapotamus5293 Год назад

Gear is important, but there's also something to be said about recognizing that something's wrong and being able to descend 3,000 ft in less than 20 minutes, rapidly getting to your car before things go bad. I had this day hiking in Northern Colorado with a friend when I smelled cow manure when I shouldn't have smelled cow manure. This was a sign of a cold inversion rolling in from the plains and we turned around to see that everything had misted beneath us. In the 30 or so minutes it took to run to the car, the temperature had dropped about 50 degrees. However, we were at my car -->not outside --> everything's good. You might think that I am habitually unprepared by this story, but I am not. I keep things like extra layers, rain jackets, umbellas (really good for hail), and microspikes in my day pack. I had more layers than I used. There are just some times where it's much better not to be outside or not stuck on the top of the mountain.

@kdc71425 Год назад

My wife and 2 of our friends and I were in Arizona on vacation when we decided to do a quick walkthrough a slot canyon. We knew rain was in the forecast but we figured it was just a mile and we would be out in time. It started to rain while we were in the slots so we turned around and began hiking back up the wash which was the trail we had followed in. Seconds after leaving the slot (and less than 10 minutes after it has started lightly raining) we turned a bend and were met with a wall of water. We scrambled up the side of a crumbly hill and had to wait out the rain surrounded by nothing while the lightning flashed around us. It took us 6 hours to get across the wash safely and spent the night in our car because the roads flooded out. I'm from Louisiana and thought I knew all about flash floods but the desert proved to us over and over on that trip just how unforgiving it can be.

@thefrener794 19 дней назад

Maybe it was lightly raining where you were but heavy somewhere else. You may be from Louisiana but I guarantee you have never actually paid attention to the clouds and how the rain comes after a cloud goes over.

@petercollin5670 Год назад

I ate it hard when I was in high school hiking in Maine. We were crossing a ravine on a footbridge. The decking was new, made of halved and peeled logs, nailed with the round side up. It was drizzling, and the rain made the surface of the bridge slick. I took one step, and my foot slid out from under me. I fell headfirst maybe 8 or 10 feet down the ravine. I was lucky. I landed on a flat boulder about the size of a dinner table, on my shoulder. There were lots of jagged rocks I might have landed on that would have messed me up. I was sore, but nothing broken, and we continued our trek. I am much older now but way more careful of my footing!

@NickFrom1228 Год назад

Regarding camping in a wash. I was on the pct, and was only about 100 feet from the trail, semi near the top of the mountain. We had to change our plans a bit because we saw some clouds coming, so we ditched a side trip and got to our campsite right around dark. It started to sprinkle a bit so we quickly delegated tasks and got going. We were setting up in a site about 6 feet above a stream. My son went up to the trail and found water coming down the dry stream bed, about 3/4" deep. He filled a couple water bottles and came down for more bottles. By the time he got the other bottles etc the water was in the stream next to our campsite, then by the time he was done filling the bottles it was 6 inches deep and flowing pretty fast. An hour later it was a roaring torrent. Again, this was near the top of the mountain in central WA below Cathedral rock. By the time we woke up, there were a few pools of water but overall it was all gone. I never would have guessed that we would have seen a flash flood way up high like that. Make no assumptions.

@TheBrewlabs Год назад

Important to understand any unique challenges you may have from a health perspective and how they can affect you. I have MS and we tend to be very heat sensitive but I also live in Colorado and am 98% solo hiking. After a close call, I now use a core body temperature monitor and a heart rate monitor and a multi-function environmental sensor. With these I have been able to identify danger zone limits and even predict trail difficulty and my own performance difficulties based on weather forecasts. Be prepared, train, and know your body. Another great video Dixie and have fun in Colorado next month!

@samuelpetrovich4998 Год назад

I have crohn's disease and am also very heat sensitive and prone to passing out, especially from dehydration. Makes me have to cut back sometimes, usually begrudgingly, but at the end of the day I don't want to die over something stupid like trying to climb a little further when I'm not feeling 100%.

@TheBrewlabs Год назад

@@samuelpetrovich4998 i really recommend monitoring your body core temperature. I use CoreBodyTemp device - it is expensive at around $250 but well worth the peace of mind. There are cheaper ones that are single use (usually use for babies but they work too). I try to never get above 100.5F because above that it triggers the MS. I use a Kestrel Drop D3 ($130) that monitors Density Altitude (an aeronautics thing) but i find a good proxy for environmental stress. Great for higher altitudes where based on weather 8000ft may seem like 11000ft. Good luck and always stay safe!

@maivezonk 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this. I like to solo day hike and I have a chronic blood cancer.

@mezafo2544 Год назад

In wilderness survival courses, I was always told the most common cause of death in the wilderness is stupidity. I also learned to look for the “umbles” when hypothermia is suspected: fumbles, mumbles, and stumbles.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

- Cold Kills - Nature is Neutral, and - Mountains Don't Care I think part of that survival point in your comment should be the danger of imposing an artificial modern schedule on any wilderness adventure. Almost every avoidable wilderness tragedy I have ever learned about could have been avoided if the victim wasn't prioritizing some kind of schedule at some point leading to the tragedy.

@billpetersen298 Год назад

West coast BC, hypothermia is #1. You are right, it makes you stupid, real fast.

@teatonaz Год назад

@@paulrevere2379 - - This is a great point Paul ! So VERY important to “ Be In The Moment “. That’s the best way to be able to respond to the present situation and take care of ones self. Hi from Central Arizona where we often have heat that kills also. Play it safe all,.. and cheers.

@teatonaz Год назад

@@billpetersen298 - Here in Central Arizona, heat makes people stupid real fast as well. I guess really any extreme will cause this. Not being in shape or experienced for what one is doing, is huge as well. Play it safe all. Cheers !

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

@@teatonaz I almost took on the AZT least year. My transport fell through and I'm dirt poor. Turns out that we are in a streak of not so great years for that trail if I'm seeing the conditions correctly from my current spot in central WA. At one point I thought AZ might be a good place to winter over for a nomad like me, but the little voice in my head sends up yellow flags. I think I would really like the local folks down there, but idk if it's the border proximity or the water issue (not enough or way too much) or maybe I'm just not wired to be as reckless as Chris McCandless. How's the job market for an educated man who doesn't have his paperwork in order? Think about someone who's halfway between a Lietenant Dan and a Jack Reacher except for no government paychecks.

@JanaXV Год назад

I'm not a backpacker, I'm a biologist who sometimes works outdoors and who was looking to replace her camping chair with something lighter and smaler. Your walmart video was somewhere in the suggestions so I watched it, loved it and subscribed. I will most likely never go backpacking, but I love the background informations you put into all your videos, like this one.

@raeperonneau4941 Год назад

Thank you, Dixie! From a whitewater kayaker, the best advice I was ever given is that you can drown in 2” of water. Foot entrapment is the fastest way to die and very few of us have the the strength to fight against the flow once caught up. Crossing rivers should always be done with others who might be able to pull you out if, God Forbid, you get caught up or sived. I’ve lost one to many friends to be willing to risk it.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Год назад

I'm with you on the unfit old people. I'm 60 and was inspired to go out hiking by watching all the long trails. I'm attempting the Ethel Challenge it's 95 not so high peaks in The Peak District National Park England. I have found that I can only do two 6 mile walks a week. My brain says I'm 20 but my body reminds me I'm 60. So after my first hike it took 2 days to recover. I realised that a sedentary life has taken its toll. I'm going to keep going on this Challenge but it will take me a bit longer than the average person. But the rush of being at the top is a great feeling. We haven't got big hills like you but they are big to me. Lots of stops to catch my breath and take in the scenery. Love your vlogs Dixie.

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

I'm 67 and got a pack goat, makes all the difference in the world. They carry about 30 pounds.

@ElPiedro80 Год назад

When you´re above 55 years old, start slowly, a mile per day is a good starting point for walking slightly longer distances, just carefully increase the mileage when your body/joints is/are ready for it.

@d.2110 Год назад

@@flynnstone3580 poor goat! :'((((((

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

@@flynnstone3580 Only one? I thought they did best when paired up. 20 pounds each and everybody wins : )

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

It's not about the miles or even about the elevation. It's about getting unplugged, out in nature, leaving your comfort zone, experiencing something...Genuine...for yourself, and returning intact with something worth remembering.

@lindagrant3232 Год назад

My mother was always afraid that a bear would get. I told her I was much more likely to be killed by lightning. Strangely that did not make her feel better!

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

Does she ever walk across a street where there are cars? Way more dangerous than bear country in the US except maybe Alaska.

@scottwhittaker1681 Год назад

One that slipped your mind Dixie, is when your "mummy" finally catches up to you! In all seriousness though, being prepared by thinking about and researching the risks that will arise can sure make a difference. Keeping calm, not panicking, and making wise decisions can keep us all safer on our adventures. Good video Dixie! Best wishes as always.

@rjhikes6248 Год назад

To the tune of “Dumb Ways To Die” 🤗❤️

@jlscielo Год назад

Thank you so much for your very educational videos. I suffered elevation sickness as I had rushed up to the elevation instead of acclimating. RUINED trip. I was extremely affected, thinking only out of shape people encountered elevation sickness. ANYONE can get elevation sickness, watch for symptoms and happy hiking!

@harolddenton6031 Год назад

I learned that watching discovery tv shows on hiking the alps. They would have to stop like maybe 10,000 feet up the mountain to camp for couple of days to get acclimated so their lungs will adjust to the lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes.

@MattsBrabus Год назад

Mountain SAR volunteer, this is a great video of the really simple things that we rarely think about.

@AidaJof Год назад

Thank you Dixie for reminding us all of these tips. They cannot be overemphasized because there is still many of us who think of going for a short hike with no water and before you know it you become disoriented and lost. No mater where you go, make sure you carry in your backpack or day pack enough water, something to eat ie., granola bar, dress for the weather and a small first aid kit. Thank you Dixie.

@Wondering_Fireball Год назад

Dixie, one thing I give you is you give great info classes. You may not answer specific questions or reply to comments. But you do give great info blogs. Being retired for the military special ops groups. I see a lot validity to what you are teaching or new hikers. Please keep up the great work! For you are doing more than any other vloger I have been following to educate those who want to enjoy the out doors. My hat is off to you young lady.

@TwylaWorld Год назад

Great video Dixie! Heat is my new nemesis! I'm finding the older I get the less tolerance I have for it. So, getting up before the sun and getting those climbs done early in the morning and getting to camp (backpacking) or back at the car (day hike) by noon is now my hiking life in the dead of summer. I find the early mornings - cool temps, no people and more wildlife!

@fradee2830 Год назад

I hate the heat, too. I'm in SF bay area... it's in the 60s here and it can be in the 100s just 30 miles away.

@angelicamason1650 Год назад

Haha. “Australia where everything is trying to kill you”. Death from wildlife is way down the list statistically and usually happens when people either interfere with it or ignore warnings not to swim in areas where apex predators are active. Love your channel, Dixie. Greetings from Australia.

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 7 месяцев назад

FWIW: I live in North Carolina now, but I was born and raised in Florida. Although I never really encountered them in the wild, being _aware_ of critters like _gators_ and _crocs_ is a 'given'. 😉

@michellewarmath7811 Год назад

Thanks for these, Dixie. I took up day hikes again after a 12-year pause to set up and develop my business and it hasn't been that easy to get back into the same condition (my business takes up a lot of time...). But I want to add "sprains and other 'seemingly-minor' injuries" to your list because they could lead to some of the situations you describe, and they happen when you least expect them - sometimes just putting your foot down "wrong" or tripping/slipping when you climb around some deadfall (so appropriate foot gear is a must and soft ankle and knee support sleeves are helpful). Lastly, from my experience building back up at over 60: go easy. Know your limits. Don't rush. If your body says you're tired, listen to it and act accordingly to protect it, since it's what is going to get you home. Trekking poles are amazing to have and always bring a spare one/pair. Plan ahead with places marked on your map/GPS where you can shelter and rest if necessary, even if they aren't the daily goal/end of the trail. Drink water or other liquids every hour, even if it's just a few sips. Coffee actually dehydrates you. And don't be ashamed to turn back in good time if you are unsure of continuing; you can try that trail again another time. "Better safe than sorry is even more meaningful" on a trail. We enjoy the outdoors best when we are humble with Nature and honest with ourselves about our abilities. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@daveschlom4033 Год назад

Of all the wonderful videos you have ever done, I think this is amongst your most important works. It is clear and concise. It is heartfelt and based in the reality of experience. I truly believe you have saved lives with this. How many is impossible to ever know. But I can't imagine, over even a short period of time, that number will be zero. You are a very responsible inspiration.

@1DrBar Год назад

As someone who lived two decades inCanada and attended three survival camps over time, i’d like to add that in hypothermic conditions it is important what sort of foods one ingests, when later in the state. Complex foods and fats can actually cause harm. Eat things with simple carbs and sugars - fructose for example. Knowledge with old fashioned maps and orienteering skills are also a potential lifesaver.

@JerryArizona Год назад

Dixie, you used my footage! I'm flattered. * Reads that video is about things that will get you killed * Darnit. I swear I also have footage where I'm NOT doing stupid things.

@semperanticusphotography3749 Год назад

It's only stupid if the worst outcome happened... if the answer to "but did you die?" is "no", then it's an awesome story! That is my rationale... LOL That was really cool footage

@JerryArizona Год назад

@@semperanticusphotography3749 I have a video about mistakes I've made with the thumbnail quote "Mistakes make good stories...If you live". It's true. ....Maybe I DON'T have any videos where I'm not doing stupid things.

@semperanticusphotography3749 Год назад

@@JerryArizona you've found a new subscriber! We could share many a campfire story... if we survive... LOL

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

What's the difference between an Ordeal and an Adventure? Attitude

@Case16710 Год назад

I took a NOLS Wilderness First Aid class earlier this year. I found it really enlightening and definitely recommend something similar for anyone that plans on spending a lot of time outdoors and away from civilization.

@wohlhabendermanager Год назад

Related to falling, but I bet slipping off a mountain is pretty high up that list of "what did cause the fall". I remember on my last hiking trip (the very first serious one, up until that point I have only done day trips, this time it was multiple days). Towards the end of day one, through very mountainous terrain. We lost the trail for a little bit (I think we were like 2 meters off it, but that can make all the difference) and where pretty exhausted from having climed up over 400 meters. I was looking for a way to climb down a small ledge and noticed that I began slipping off the rock I was sitting on. Luckily I immediatly found something to put my foot on, so I only slipped for a fraction of a second, but that feeling "oh my, I am slipping!" was very scary. (Editing to add: I did actually plan to slide down a short distance, but I began sliding down without me actively controlling the start of the slide) I think it was a combination of three things: Exhaustion (you aren't able to concentrate as much anymore), feeling too comfortable (yes, it was very heavy terrain, but up until this point we managed to overcome every obstacle without too many problems) and inexperience (first serious wilderness trip). Lesson learned: There's no such thing as "being too careful" in the wilderness.

@Skfoster64 Год назад

Great information! One minor technical point - the heat exhaustion info was accurate except that it is not fatal. It is, however, the stage of heat illness just before heat stroke, which is fatal much if not most of the time, especially untreated. During heat exhaustion, the person is clammy and sweating profusely. When heat stroke sets in, the body quits sweating, becomes dry, and loses it's ability to regulate it's inner temperature. Often mental confusion sets in. As a 38 year resident of Phoenix, it's kind of drilled in my head. Thanks.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

More and more it has become evident to me that it's not the heat that kills (dehydration certainly does kill), but rather over-exertion. If there has ever been a case (I don't doubt there could be) where someone at rest experienced heat exhaustion >> heat stroke, I have never heard of it. But we (culturally) get set on our adventure schedule (almost oxymoronic) and some "achievement" goal and ignore our body telling us to just STOP, the first and most important thing to do when over-exerting. It's easy to be hard. It's hard to be smart.

@davidcox3076 Год назад

Great information! Everyone should be aware of the signs. And it doesn't have to be hot outside. The right set of circumstances and your body can't cool itself.

@foggy4100 Год назад

Take a look at the traditional New Zealand way of river crossing. We link up side by side in a line paralell to the flow. Your arm goes between your neighbours pack and their back. You grip their shoulder strap where your hand emerges. We step beside the rocks (upstream) not on top of them. We take a good look at the runout i e where you would go if you fell over. We typically wear heavier foot wear that protects your feet so wedging your feet against a rock is not so uncomfortable.

@jamespotter3011 Год назад

I thought of this as I was watching the video - did this crossing the Travers River in Nelson Lakes. Some people complained about having to keep their heavy boots on ;-) While it worked well there, the riverbed in much of the water I've crossed in the US is too irregular/uneven for even two people to link up this way very well. It's a good technique more people should be aware of, but depends on having the right conditions.

@foggy4100 Год назад

@@jamespotter3011 an experienced linked up team can manage quite rough riverbeds, taking turns to move etc and communicating well. There are places where people resort to single persons crossing by rope, but i,ve never been anywhere that was necessary. I guess kiwi oldtimers would have crossed the Rangitata and the Rakaia with rope techniques. Ive seen scenes in Dixies cdt and pct videos where linking up would have been heaps simpler and safer.

@honorarenwick6491 Год назад

We also leave our hip belts done up as they can be easily undone in the water. We practise undoing them by having someone pick us up off the ground with our trying to unbuckle our hip belts. It's straightforward. The rationale of leaving the hip belt done up is that if you undo it, the pack can float up over your head, pushing your head under the water. We use our pack as a flotation device in the water once we've fallen in. We lean back and present our feet if there's danger downstream e.g. a rapid or rocks but we can also 'ferry glide' by pointing our feet upriver and kicking ourselves over to the bank where there's a safer exit point. We practise removing our pack once we can stand up in a safe fashion. We practise all these techniques on river crossing courses. There we can really push the envelope as there are watchers and rescuers standing by. Interestingly, kayakers will go downstream of large rocks due to the eddy effect but I prefer to cross upstream of them too otherwise you have to cross the eddy lines. Packs will generally float as they have trapped air if air-tight but one time, carrying a 10 day pack with everything crammed in, there was no trapped air and the monster pack which was higher than my head pushed my face into the water. Luckily it was just a lagoon and I grabbed onto a nearby log in the water. My mate was busy laughing and taking photos while I was saving my ass. She wondered why I was dog paddling so frenetically.

@ronaldstarkey4336 Год назад

@@honorarenwick6491 I always try to find a nice rotten log... lol

@richardbergin 11 месяцев назад

I nearly died hiking in the alps, about 7 days ago, after the mountain pass between adelboden and kandersteg on the via alpina green trail. The weather changed in an instant, there was heavy rain and hail, causing water to torrent down from the mountain while i was on a narrow ledge of a cliff. Not so bad? I can just stay put till it passes? Then the water caused hundreds of rocks to tumble down at me. Big rocks. One smaller one hit my head, i hid under my umbrella, still completely exposed, many rocks hitting the umbrella, arm over my head incase a massive one hits and realised this could be it. Not a good feeling to think you're at the end of it all. After a minute the rocks stopped, then the rain. Even getting down of the mountain was unsafe, as the guiding rope didn't go far, the narrow ledge very slippery. Big wake up call, you can randomly die hiking, especially in mountains.

@operageek Год назад

Thank you for posting this . I’m an older hiker and a beginner and I do have fears. Your video is empowering because you suggest what to do and encourage us to prepare and research for possible dangers. Now I can respect the possible dangers and fear them less by having a plan and being prepared . Thank you again.

@michaelmeacham8266 Год назад

My father worked on building the AlCan highway through Canada to Alaska during WWII. He was in a party sent out to meet a team coming cross country in the dead of winter. His party was guided by an old Canadian trapper. When they met up with the cross country team, they were almost dead from hypothermia. The trapper took a can of tinned butter, (common in Canada in those days), set it by the fire and melted it and poured it down the throats of the afflicted. It immediately brought them back by warming up their insides. Melted butter in not too hot to drink, think buttered popcorn.

@MiguelGomezMountainRunner Год назад

Excellent overview of the actual backcountry risks I think this video is very valuable because it outlines many things that people don’t really think or worry about. Instead they worry about wild animals and being murdered, when in fact those types of deaths are very rare (important to consider, but not as important as the causes that Dixie outlines). Nice job! 👍

@scottreynolds3565 Год назад

I'm getting boot camp flashbacks. Where we were told there are a thousand ways to die on the battlefield. Always good to be aware of likely dangers. Great content as always Dixie!

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

Don't Fall Back or you'll get the Silver Bullet. A ride in the magic bus might get you recycled. And don't let me catch you starting this hike without full canteens.

@jimf671 Год назад

In Scotland, the latest stats are just out and again list Slips and Trips as the top accident type, with Falls listed separately, and slips-trips-falls contributing to nearly half of mountaineering accidents. Walking poles are certainly a good mitigation tool for these. Wearing a helmet may seem like overkill but being conscious and alert after the slip-trip-fall is going to important!

@johndacantrell8683 Год назад

Dixie, this video is gold! If you love backpacking, long distance or short jaunts, you bring up so many relevant things. Putting everything you own on your back will change you perspective dramatically! I will never forget the first time our group realized we didn’t enough have water to get through the trip. Luck was on our side, but it was an eye opener!

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

Wait what? You mean that the 90% of hiking related RU-vid videos which put down and belittle backpackers who carry extra stuff might not actually be correct? Wow. Next thing you know you'll be urging us all to keep wearing seatbelts even though everyone knows that car accidents are now not that common.

@jsweevil Год назад

While I am 100% for being prepared before going into the back woods, I also have to say, we are all going to die one day and if I had my choice, I would rather die while out there than laying in the hospital of old age or sickness. What a wonderful place to take your last breaths on this Earth.

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

Been backpacking for years, it's getting eaten by a bear or lion if you get wounded part I don't like.

@jsweevil Год назад

@@flynnstone3580 I'd still take getting eaten by a mountain lion or bear over dying from cancer.

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

@@jsweevil yes, you make a good point, I would too. Maybe that's why there's so many people disappearing in the national forest, they don't want to be found.

@jsweevil Год назад

@@flynnstone3580 That's definitely possible although I think watching tourists in Yellowstone getting gored by bison makes it obvious there are a lot of people who just should never go into the backcountry.

@flynnstone3580 Год назад

@@jsweevil especially alone thinking your iphone is going to save you.

@jimmyjenkins9240 Год назад

Thanks Dixie! Well presented and very informative, as usual.

@robertrockwell7581 Год назад

good info Dixie. trust you gut if it tells you something is not right stop and make a plan. situational awareness is also key. please stay safe everybody on trail. we love you and we want to see you get back safely.

@stalar2892 Год назад

The one time I was lost (for like 10 minutes) it was in the middle of a rainforest, after sunset, the GPS on my device couldn't properly locate me, the map wasn't really much help because it was hard to see where we were and my hiking partner panicked. It ended up being fine, we'd missed a switchback that was a new section of trail, and continued along the old, storm damaged trail, that got very obviously overgrown within a short time. We almost couldn't find our way back to the last memorable landmark (a giant log we'd had to climb over) because we'd managed to bypass it by getting on the actual trail - going the wrong way. We stopped, realising we should have been back at the log, and he started to get super stressed. As I was doing a 360 I saw the log behind us, and the whole trail diversion became obvious. At that point we went and learned map and compass navigation (which may not have helped to be honest, in this situation), but the main thing I took from the experience was that he needed to learn to stay calm! ;) Also that the last obvious point of reference is really important, and head torches on at dusk even if you think there is enough light. Stop, Think, Observe and Plan (not Panic!) makes total sense.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

The more you study map reading and land navigation the better you will be at reading the ground constantly and continuously. If you invest enough (it often takes 100s of hours out practicing) then it begins to happen second nature, almost like walking or 3v3n breathing. The map reading part is pretty well retained if you learn it well...only semi perishable skill, the the field practice is highly perishable, so don't be over confident if you haven'trecentl6 practiced, but with a little time those skills return too.

@professorsogol5824 Год назад

Speaking of Australia, here are some numbers from a little book I picked up when I visited a few years ago to see a total eclipse. Accidental Cause of Death, 1980 - 1990 Road Accidents - 32,772 Suicide -- 18,636 Drowning -- 3,367 Murder -- 3,106 Poison -- 1,998 Struck by lightning -- 19 Bee sting -- 20 Snake bite -- 18 (remember, these statistics are for Australia!) Marine animals -- 12. (sea snakes, crocodiles and sharks excluded - see below) Shark attacks -- 11 Crocodile attacks -- 8 Spider bite -- 1 From a Green Guide, Dangerous Creatures of Australia I hope this puts things in perspective. As Sartre said "Hell is other people" (by a factor of at least 100)

@joshuawilliams2694 Год назад

I was hiking all the time in Phoenix. Tallest mountain being 4000 ft. Occasional trips to Flagstaff to hike at 9000 ft and rising. I went up with a friend to 12350 ft or whatever it was. Got sick at the last turnaround point where a helicopter could rescue you. Kept going and it hit me like a train at the top. It was right there. We hiked down and got worse. Back at the helicopter point he called for me to be rescued. Made it off the mountain alive and was discharged at the hospital. Went back to the trailhead and got my car. He talked me into staying with him at 7500 ft for the night. He unfortunately hiked in the dark back to the trailhead. Moral of the story. If you get sick just stop. Or if you go to the top. Just look and take pictures but don't hang around

@Galiuros Год назад

So many great points and advice are in this video. Dixie has covered most scenarios when it comes to potential backcountry hazards. Being primarily a desert hiker I've had a couple of being close to heat exhaustion and have found out the hard way how important it is to keep your electrolyte levels up. Drinking a lot of just water can deplete those levels. Twice I've been in the mountains here in the Southwest and set up camp in what would later be a strike zone during a storm. One time my tent poles were loudly buzzing from being electrically charged. Best advice I can give: Be prepared, pay attention and use your wits.

@valeriesorrells Год назад

Great video to educate those getting into the outdoors. Could not tell you how many times I've helped people that were doing things way above their pay grade. Best advice, take a cpr course at your local ambulance or FD. Also take a wilderness survival course, OR take someone with you that is trained in first aid, such as a career fire, emt or ski patroller. This is especially important if you are traveling knowing you have health issues.

@tyleradams6002 Год назад

Its awesome how you are now a thru-hiking encyclopedia of knowledge.....you have absorbed so much knowledge over your years...I love listening to someone talk about something they love so much! Keep them feet moving forward girl ! Safe travels..oh yeah.....I'm binge watching ur stuff ever since I came across it on here🤟👍✌✌✌🤘

@scottmcgowan5953 Год назад

Thank you for posting this . I have the greatest respect for what you have accomplished and I am sure your followers do as well. Watching most of your videos I saw a few things that could have gone " sideways" . Photography angles and editing may have made things look more precarious... not sure. I am paranoid. " Live to (fill in your activity here) another day" is my motto. I can say with confidence that anyone who spends enough time participating in an adventure type sport can look back and Thank their lucky stars / angel over your shoulder / favorite lucky charm that things didn't end up with a far more negative outcome. Your advice will save lives or serious injury. Best of luck to you.

@karasmith3456 Год назад

Dixie I truly enjoyed this video. Very well put together and so informative not just for hikers but a 67 year old women who needs all the wisdom she can take in. Thank you for your wisdom. God Bless

@Cherijo78 Год назад

I am someone who goes out solo a lot here in Western Washington in the offseason where hypothermia is quite a serious risk much of the year. I also happen to be a hot hiker, so I tend to hike in minimal clothing, though I always carry more than enough to warm up if I need it. My hot tip though is that by the time you get into hypothermia stages, out here finding enough dry wood to actually make a fire is extremely difficult, and in early hypothermia you might not be thinking clearly enough to be able to start a fire or gather enough materials. Therefore, I have settled on always carrying a space blanket and one or two of the old school charcoal hand warmers with extra fuel, particularly in my day hiking pack. The cheap charcoal hand warmers don't weigh much at all, and when I tried it with the space blanket In my yard once on a lightly chilly evening (For me lightly chilly is 45 and wearing shorts lol) just to see what it would actually do, the space blanket actually holds in a lot of that heat and it slowly warms up quite nicely. So, for the amount of weight it costs me I have always found it worth carrying here in Rain Central. I also always carry one of those cheap plastic ponchos in my day pack. With the amount of rain we get here in the Pacific Northwest, just having some sort of plastic sheet that you can either put on or string up between a couple branches over your head if you become exhausted is worth it with a relentless PNW rain and mist we tend to get.

@suz4488 Год назад

Thanks for the tips Brianna. I live in the PNW too.

@josephinegibbs3902 Год назад

I like how you think, Brianna. I'm also a solo hiker and feel that it is my responsibility to be prepared, every single time I leave the car, for an unexpected night out. I always carry a polycryo sheet for groundcloth or tarp, cordage to string it up, and a SOL reflective bivy in the bottom of my day pack, along with plenty of layers and other "beefed-up" 10 Essentials. And when I am not hiking solo, that usually means I've got inexperienced and less prepared people to look out for, so the same applies.

@amcurious5190 Год назад

Same: always carry a space blanket and rain poncho ( small, light, cheap). Can be crucial.

@jvodan Год назад

Thank you for another great video From experience I would add to the risks of attitude sickness is the danger of the confusion that comes with it, or attitude induced stupidity

@dasta7658 Год назад

Thanks for posting, it was a kind of funny to think of all the ways we could die on the trail. Another way which is big in summer here in Australia is wildfire. The animals here aren't that bad, your brown bears are way more of a problem for hikers than anything we have in Australia. Most of our wildlife is nocturnal and they get out of the way before you know they are there. I sit in the category of keeping your pack straps tight and waist belt done up when crossing streams/rivers as to not have the pack shift and throw you off balance. I haven't had a problem to date.

@davidbuben3262 Год назад

I am also in the camp of keeping your hip belt attached, as having a lot of the weight riding on the belt keeps your center of gravity lower.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

Brown Bears are actually a pretty rare thing to encounter in the contiguous United States unless you are pretty close to Canada. Rodents going for your food, (some capable of chewing through almost anything) is another issue.

@MariekaJackson 9 месяцев назад

Solid information for each thing. As a solo hiker/budding solo backpacker, I'd add to send your emergency/ contact a selfie of what you're wearing including your pack, rain gear, and puffy/shell so that they have a visual to give SAR if you go missing. I also give them a picture of the bottom of my shoe in case a tracker is called in.

@danielforrest3871 Год назад

You continue to earn the title of #BadAss, though at this point I feel that you have nothing to prove. Congratulations on hitting 400k! Thank you for all of your hard work, your generosity of spirit, your inspirational example, your wonderful enthusiasm, your honesty, integrity and of course, your artistry. Here's to 500k and then the big 1 million!

@schadowolf Год назад

Well presented video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@BuckMckawtheotherone Год назад

The voice of experience cancels out all arguments. Very informative video, Dixie. You are both an inspiration and a concerned enthusiast. Your videos are valuable to the hiking community, and to aspiring hikers. Thank you.

@tnan123 Год назад

Great explanations. I found it very useful with some of the tips you mentioned.

@richardhanson1827 Год назад

Hiking is what they figure helped me survive my heart attack..the exercise that I was getting by hiking is what made my heart stronger so when I did have my MI ( at home not in the woods)I was able to survive the 8 times it stopped on me,and 8weeks later I was back at it,slowly,till I was back to full strength...Nature is the best Gym.Walk in the woods not on a treadmill with a video of the woods..lol...Love your video's Dixie,keep up the good work.Oh and I had my MI at the age of 57 4yrs ago..

@brucewarren5248 Год назад

Great video and great information. Regarding getting lost, if there is a body of water nearby, strip naked and go for a swim, a church group will pick that site for a picnic ... follow them home.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

Daddy that man who was naked seems to be following us. Let not your heart be troubled, he's just a lost soul trying to find his way.

@threefreaksonaleash6619 Год назад

😹😹😹💀

@greta3707 Год назад

And carry a Deck of cards. If you get Lost, start laying a Solitaire and Somebody will Show Up to tell you how to play.

@jefftitterington7600 Год назад

I come from a cool climate, so when I visited Utah I was extremely careful about wearing a hat, good shoes, and carrying water - and I still ran into trouble from over exertion. It would have been worse if I hadn't been so aware of my unfamiliarity with the desert conditions.

@OutsideByNature Год назад

Thanks for the link back! I hope my research was helpful!

@gaylewalker4239 Год назад

Great info. Thank you for keeping us informed. Keep trekking. 😀

@colvindl1 Год назад

Excellent video, Dixie!!!

@joecool509 Год назад

great content as always Dixie! Thanks!

@khelben1979 4 месяца назад

Thank you for making this video! Some good advice here!

@briancowan528 Год назад

As ever Dixie, very informative and delightfully presented.

@melchurch3019 Год назад

An excellent and well thought out tutorial. My friend Nancy East (Hope and Feather) is a SARs person in the Smokey Mountains and has some good videos on hiking safety and hiking with your dog also.

@timsheridan3987 Год назад

Well said it pretty much boils down to situational awareness and an honest awareness of your skills aka what you can honestly do versus what you think you can do

@marleenvos4126 Год назад

Great video filled with great advice!

@MoHiker69 Год назад

Another good one Dixie. As always great info.

@takingawalkadventures Год назад

great video Dixie. it very important to prepare and do research before you leave and start your backpack trip. I made the mistake of getting lost in Colorado my dad and I were staying at twins lake and I Decided to go walking around and got turned around lucky I was still in the camp ground and called my dad .definitely a lesson learned

@AquaRover Год назад

Great video as always. Thank you.

@nealbarrus9140 11 месяцев назад

The best advice is adequate preparation and know your limitations. I have been hiking and backpacking for over 50 years. My best advice is to prehydrate; stay hydrated all the time. You can't catch up if you start hiking dehydrated. The only way to prepare for high altitude is to prepare at higher elevations and stay hydrated. The only way way to prepare for hiking in the heat is to prepare by hiking in the heat; and yes, stay hydrated. The best way to enjoy hiking in the cold is to practice hiking in the cold and stay hydrated. I hike year round. I've done many 14ers, I've hiked out of the grand canyon when it was 108. I have hiked when it was below 0. It's all in the preparation and staying within your limits.

@redriver6541 Год назад

400K Subs.... Congratulations Dixie. You deserve it and more. Love from W KY.

@honeybower Год назад

Thanks for yet another great video Dixie! I think I prefer to walk with our Australian snakes and spiders than risk being eaten by a big cat or a bear or being buried by an avalanche . . . drop bears though . . . they are a different thing entirely. They look cute and cuddly, but mind your jugular!!! LOL!!!

@AB-kg6rk 10 месяцев назад

Drop bears! 🤣🤣🤣

@garymoon2829 2 месяца назад

Dixie, love your consistently great content, and very well planned, well spoken, interesting narration. I've got considerable backcountry experience, but regularly learn things from you, and just enjoy "hanging out" with you from time to time! Thank you for what you share. I want to applaud you for addressing the danger of falling down in current (4:30), and giving the advice to to get turned over with face up and feet downstream. That's exactly right. But one point you didn't mention is to RESIST the reflex to try to stand up when you are in current, but keep your feet UP, off the bottom while you bump along in the current. This is because if you are trying to plant your feet down on the bottom and stand, water flow could push one or both feet UNDER a big rock or tree branch and be trapped there. That would flip you face down with your face in the water and at risk of drowning. I learned this when whitewater canoeing - even a PFD won't necessarily keep you high enough to breathe if your feet are entrapped, so with a heavy pack on, you'd have a tough time keeping your face above the water. . Also, don't aim toward a downed log in a stream. Whitewater boaters call this a STRAINER. The water will pass through, but you, the swimmer, will be trapped by the log, especially if there are branches in the water. This could be deadly. ,

@tomgip Год назад

It was definitely MORE encouraging than discouraging Dixie!! Thank you for another great video!

@nightshadefern162 Год назад

Burns might have made the list. The ten million steps guy burned himself pretty good, and out camping we came across two heavily scorched kerosene lanterns. On inspection, they still had Coleman stove fuel in them. Imagine that was exciting. Trail killers (two legged ones) and bees/ hornets are two more.

@dirtbagoutside Год назад

Very well done! This is very good and you said it all so well! So important!!!!!!!

@RovingReader Год назад

Such an exciting topic 😂 Important info too! There was one point of Pictured Rocks that made me nervous with climbing up wet rocks.

@debbie4him115 Год назад

Thanks for this video, Dixie.

@LindsayHaven Год назад

Nice idea for a video. It's good to get the PSA out there. Thanks Dixie.

@walterlangston4484 Год назад

good video to watch before I live for my section hike of the Appalachian trail

@EatCarbs Год назад

Great info. Thanks for the video

@huihuiev2329 Год назад

Great video thanks !

@peterjohnson6273 Год назад

Your videos are always useful. Thanks.

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 7 месяцев назад

Great video, Dixie...👍

@samgoeshiking Год назад

Thanks for the video Dixie. I'm starting the JMT next week and this was a good reminder to be cautious and mindful. And to drink more water 😆

@dustyc324 Год назад

Sam. Drink some more water. I try to take a decent swig 3 times in an hour if it's hot or the trail us tough. 20 0z an hour keeps me from drying up.

@allenschneider1847 Год назад

Such a helpful video. Thanks!

@lsu4ester Год назад

I've been asked a lot about what I was most scared of during my 2021 Thru Hike. Was it bears, snakes etc.? No, I was only scared of two things. Stinging insects and Gravity. Fortunately I'm not allergic to stinging insects but I did get stung 8 times. However I fell a lot! And I was also concerned about stuff falling on me while I slept. I survived with only a torn rotator cuff.

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

Experience and wisdom

@amypondhikes Год назад

Hey Dixie! Loved the overview and reminders on staying safe in the backcountry. What part of Colorado are you heading to? I moved to the Springs from the TN/AL line about 4 months ago. Summited Pikes Peak this past Monday, was fine right up until the summit itself when those altitude symptoms set in and put a damper on my famous 14er donuts. Hope you have a wonderful trip and if you happen to be nearby and wouldn't mind a hike with a RU-vid stranger who is a big fan, hit me up.

@Mtnsunshine Год назад

This is helpful and interesting. I think the scariest times I’ve watched you on trail is when you swan across a river on the PCT. Luckily there were members of your tramily to grab you as you got close to the other shore. The other time is when you were hiking way above timberline and a storm rolled in. See your hair stand straight up due to lightning in the area gave me the willies. Too close for comfort for me. 😳. But you have survived everything from blizzards, snakes, heat, etc. Your memoir is really going to be something, someday. It will have to be multiple volumes!

@budm9982 Год назад

Educational and entertaining. Good job!

@jdk8787 Год назад

Great video. Lots.of good advice.

@chaosengine4597 Год назад

I like the STOP acronym. Sit down / Think / Observe / PANIC! For preventing altitude issues: sleep ~300m lower than you have been that day if possible. E.g. if you arrive, hike up that mild slope in the afternoon, get back down to your camp and sleep there. Works in Himalaya, works in the Alps, will work in the US as well :)

@paulrevere2379 Год назад

In your case an item that most ppl just leave behind should not be forgotten. Don't forget your towel.

@chaosengine4597 Год назад

@@paulrevere2379 never leave without your towel :)

@Henning_Rech Год назад

@@chaosengine4597 And DON'T PANIC! ;)