Some preparation before you head out and smart decision making mid-run can reduce your odds of veering too far off your path.
now make relatively affordable personal locator beacons that regularly link to satellites to update your location, Herrington said. On the low-tech end, you can bring a tiny mirror to reflect light back up at planes and helicopters overhead, Howard said.
If you’re doing an out-and-back, glance backward frequently to take in the view from the other direction. “A lot of times that’s when it’s easy, on the way back, to get lost,” Howard said. “You’re more tired at that point and it’s easier to make a mistake.” There’s no hard and fast rule for whether it’s better to keep moving or to stay where you are and wait for help, Herrington said: “You have to use critical thinking.” The right answer will depend on variables such as whether someone knows where you are; how close it is to nightfall; and the type of gear you have with you.
Lightning does pose a risk, Herrington said, and it’s wise to move off exposed ridge lines and away from large trees. Also step away from any metal you might be carrying, such as trekking poles.Mindset is key to making it through challenging circumstances. Fear and anxiety are normal, but “calm is going to get you found,” Howard said. That’s another good reason to pause when you first get lost: You can take some deep breaths to dissipate the ensuing adrenaline rush.
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