Wilderness Safety Wisdom MESA 2020

When you are heading into the wilderness you should...

• bring bright clothing with you

• be prepared for a change in weather

• tell someone where you're going and when to expect you back

• all of the above

Brent Sass told us...

• Survival is about teamwork.

• Potato chips are the best!

• Just keep going -- never give up!

• Get out there and LEARN from your MISTAKES!

• Attitude is everything!

Most people can survive up to 3 _______ without water.

• minutes

• hours

• days

• years

According to Mike Taras, the most important thing to remember about moose and bears is

• give them lots of space

• your dog will protect you

• you must look for a tree to climb

• they can't smell you

Maintaining your body temperature is very important for survival. Our guests this week said all of the following except:

• Most people can survive about 3 hours at the wrong temperature.

• There’s no excuse to be cold - keep your body moving!

• You don't feel frostbite when it's happening. You feel it when you start to warm up.

• Keep all of your layers on, even if you get too warm.

Most Americans can survive three _____ without food.

One of your best tools for survival / safety is to always have a _________ with you!

We received a lot of good advice from our guest presenters this week including:

• Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.

• Try to stay dry!

• Take a whistle and a trash bag with you when you go on a hike.

• If you're lost, stay in one place!

• Eat energy gels every day.

What was your favorite part of the week?