LIFEHACKS
Surviving the Wilderness: How to be Prepared for an Emergency Situation Story & Photos by Kyle Wilkinson | Design by Krista Kok
Have you ever been stuck in the backcountry with no way out? Junior Law and Justice major Bryant Ecklund knew exactly what it was like to be in that situation when his snowmobile broke down three miles from the nearest road. Luckily, he had all of the materials required to spend a night outdoors and the knowledge of what to do next. He was prepared and had a plan on how to get help and get back safely. According to the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office website, the local Search and Rescue responds to over 60 incidents each year. “We get a lot of injuries in the backcountry,” says Deputy Sheriff and Search and Rescue Program Coordinator Ellis Nale. “Second to that would be lost people.” Don’t be a statistic this year. Follow along and learn how to plan, prepare and communicate for your next adventure outdoors.
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WINTER 2020 | ISSUE ONE
