01.08.08
hiking safety
The recent murders of an elderly couple hiking and of the Georgia hiker prompts this reminder of safety when hiking anywhere. Always hike with a group of people. the more the better. Remember safety in groups. You are less a target. Never hike alone especially if you are a woman or elderly. Stay on the trail. Tell someone who is not going with you, where you will be hiking. In some places, you should report to a ranger station before and after you hike. Don’t hike after dark, you could fall off a cliff if you are hiking in hilly terrain. Take bottled water with you. You can never be too careful. Remember, you only have one life and just cause you’ve never had anything bad happen to you before doesn’t mean it wont.