Key Essentials for the New Hiker in Washington State

If you are anything like me, you don't hike. BUT you have friends who do and keep begging you to go with them because,

"You'll love the view from the top!"

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While in most cases, that is true, but what if we aren't fully prepared to take a hiking trip? How do we set ourselves up for a successful time?

BE PREPARED

Just when you think, "Oh I may not need that," you actually probably will, so just bring it and smile knowing, "you have it all covered."

Why is it so important to be prepared?

Washington State is full of trails to hike, waters to walk along and wildlife from every corner, when you start those hikes, you are now on "their land," and thats a raw feeling. What if you slip and fall? Do you have what you need to help yourself?

Search and Rescue of Washington State is here for us, but they are already working hard!

" The state SAR Coordinator is responsible for resource coordination, multi-jurisdiction operations coordination, and administration of the Emergency Worker Program. There are 900 to 1,000 SAR missions a year in the state." - Source

So, what can we do to be prepared? I've got you covered!

There you have it! And if you think, that's too much, I could never! Well then I would save the Search and Rescue number.

• 24-hour State Alert & Warning Center: 800-258-5990.
• Search and Rescue: 888-849-2727.

PLEASE DON'T TURN INTO A LOST HIKERS STATISTIC.

You are not the exception to the rule when it comes to hiking. Be prepared and have a blast!