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The Good Trekker
Heads up! Here Comes Preventative Search and Rescue (SAR)

Musa Masala is continuing our series on Search and Rescue and wilderness safety with this important post from Jason Tartalone.  Jason is the founder of Sergeant Rescue Training and Consulting, an EMS, SAR and wilderness medicine training organization located in State College, PA. Jason is sharing with us the concept of Preventative Search and Rescue.

Hey, Don’t Get Lost!

If you have ever gotten confused and turned around in the wilderness, had that fog layer come down outta nowhere or somehow gotten on the wrong trail, you know what a deeply disturbing and dreadful feeling that can bring. How about we try to not let that happen? Honestly, it probably will happen if you’re

3 Ways to Prepare for Your Hike or Expedition

Is there anything worse than a leaking tent, broken shoelace or ripped rain gear when you are on an extended trip? There may be a few worse things, but unexpected happenings that come up on a climb or hike or expedition often make the difference between a no problem moment or really bad, foul time.