How To Deal With River Crossings (Alaska) (Rivers) (Skills) (Survival)
When planning a Tordrillos odyssey, there’s no guesswork up front about whether you’ll have to cross swiftly moving water. You will. Here are some considerations: Locate the safest crossing point;...
View ArticleHow to Ford A River (Rivers) (Skills) (Survival)
» Mark crossings as you plan your route, and call ahead to check water levels. Carry a tide chart if you’ll be hiking coastlines. » Look for a different place to cross if you’re in deeper than your...
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Survival Skills: How to Safely Cross a River (Rivers) (Skills) (Survival)...
A fast-flowing river doesn't have to be the end of your hike. Learn to ford safely with Backpacker's editors in this informative video.
View ArticleQuestion 7 (Natural Hazards) (Rivers) (Skills)
Answer to question 6: (b) False. Wait until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike. 7. You shouldn’t cross a fast-moving river if the water level is above your… a) Knees b) Waist
View ArticleSurvival: Must Cross a Raging River With No Personal Flotation Device...
Remove Your Backpack If you topple with it strapped to your back, the pack will force your torso and head underwater, so unbuckle the waist and sternum straps. If the water is up to your waist or...
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Survival: Cross a River (Rivers) (Skills) (Survival)
If I Only Knew Then (Feature Narrative) | Recognize Grizzly Behavior | Save Yourself in Whitewater | First Aid Emergencies | Unsafe Snow Conditions | Unexpected Accidents | Make Good Judgment Calls...
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Out Alive: Trapped by Rising Water (Rivers) (Survival)
The Victims Bonney Freeman Hughes, her husband, and three friends risked their lives crossing Porvenir Creek in New Mexico’s Pecos Wilderness on July 25, 2010. The water roared through the steep,...
View ArticleOut Alive: Swept Away (Rivers)
As water crashes through a 70-foot-high slot canyon, three hikers have to make the ultimate choice to survive.
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Pass/Fail: Cross a Raging River (Rivers) (Skills) (Wilderness Threats)
“OK, if you insist,” the ranger at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ backcountry office said skeptically, handing over our permit. “Just remember: The trail crosses several creeks, and they’re...
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Three Hikers Rescued from Appalachian Trail (Maine) (Natural Hazards) (News)...
[caption id="attachment_15242616" align="alignnone" width="750"] A hiker crossing the West Branch of the Piscataquis River on the AT in Maine (not where the hikers were found) (John...
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