Taking safety precautions is super important whether you’re hiking or backpacking. Everyone wants to stay safe while hiking but some things might be overlooked. As the saying goes, hindsight is 2020. Mistakes happen and even the most experienced outdoors person can find themselves in a situation that requires Search and Rescue. Keep these five tips in mind to help keep yourself safe while hiking:

How to navigate while hiking - maps, apps, and other ways to keep you on trail.