Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS gives safety tips for hikers
Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS gives safety tips that all hikers should follow
Chief of Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS, Dennis Manuel says hikers should have a healthy supply of water, shoes with a good grip, and to travel in pairs.
Updated: 8:17 PM EDT Aug 24, 2021
Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS has some safety tips for hikers before they hit the trails.Chief of Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS, Dennis Manuel says hikers should have a healthy supply of water, shoes with a good grip and to travel in pairs.Manuel explains that climbing in pairs is especially important to monitor safety equipment. He also says to keep a map, be aware of your surroundings and most importantly, stick to the marked trail or route. “It only takes one mistake. And if you are climbing 50, 60, 70, 80 feet, if you don’t have a safety system in place it can be tragic,” Manuel said. Click here for more information.
Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS has some safety tips for hikers before they hit the trails.
Chief of Pilot Mountain Rescue and EMS, Dennis Manuel says hikers should have a healthy supply of water, shoes with a good grip and to travel in pairs.
Manuel explains that climbing in pairs is especially important to monitor safety equipment.
He also says to keep a map, be aware of your surroundings and most importantly, stick to the marked trail or route.
“It only takes one mistake. And if you are climbing 50, 60, 70, 80 feet, if you don’t have a safety system in place it can be tragic,” Manuel said.
Click here for more information.
