Safety Information

Wilderness safety

• Ticks - check yourself frequently during the spring and summer.
• Rattlesnakes can be found locally, so watch where you reach and step.
• Rivers run fast and high during spring run-off. The fast currents can be hazardous.
• Hypothermia is the rapid cooling of core body temperature.
• Be alert for symptoms of overexertion and chilling.
• Afternoon lightning storms are common spring and summer. To avoid danger, hike early in the day and if caught in a storm, move out of high, open areas.
• Boil water before drinking or use another recommended method of purification to kill Giardia and other hazardous organisms.
• Carry first-aid supplies and emergency equipment.
• Sunscreen is recommended at high altitude.
• Bad weather conditions may appear suddenly and summer may transform to winter in minutes.
• Be prepared. Check our safety page for other general guidelines.