Always be Prepared!

1. First aid kit*

2. Map and compass*

3. Pocket knife

4. Matches/firestarter*

5. Shelter*

6. Flashlight

7. Warm/rain clothing

8. Emergency food

9. Emergency water

10. Sunglasses

11. Companion

Alpine Rescue Team Shares Safety Tips For Hiking (Video)

*Know how to use this! For any backcountry emergency, get a message to the locale's sheriff.