OCR Text |
Show Page Wdl 01 If Compiled by Lt. Col. D. L. Steed, Ogden AMA Safety Office The beautiful mountains that abound in this area offer us a unique opportunity to experience the great outdoors first hand. Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing or just driving through the back country can be a thrilling experience. But these pleasant activities have the potential for producing the most terrifying experience of your life. There are many documented cases of people who drove up into the mountains to see the autumn colors, and were trapped on a remote back road by either a sudden snow storm or a auto break down. Most of these people were dressed for the warm weather of the valley's and simply could not survive in the below freezing temperature that are reached at night in the mountains. HIKERS Today, more and more people are "taking to the hills" -or weekend jaunt or for a long either for a pleasant one-da- y to in a wilderness area - on foot. In fact, one trek rigorous Wisconsin hiking club member complained that so many people were using the trails that they were "wearing out our rocks." But hiking, like most other sports, is not without its hazards. Injuries, some of them fatal, have occurred, and the number has grown in recent years. The outdoor environment poses the greatest threat to the d person, whose most strenuous walking is confined to a golf course. Falls, severe weather conditions, getting lost, high altitude and wild animals have proved to be the undoing of many. A teenage boy died when he and his two companions attempted to scale a canyon wall during a hiking expedition. He managed to climb within a few feet of the canyon's rim and then slipped and fell 160 feet to his death. TAKE TIME One winter walker lost his way in the mountains and waded across a shallow river. Instead of building a fire to dry his wet urban-oriente- sickness has struck people "Mountain" or "high-altitude-" into venturing high mountains, primarily those rising more than 7,000 feet. Another dangerous physical condition is hypothermia, the result of exposure. Body temperature drops because the victim loses heat faster than his body can produce it. Hypothermia can be fatal. BE PREPARED Being familiar only with the directionality of civilization, many amateur explorers have become lost because they are guide posts of utterly incapable of reading the route-findin- g nature. The best way to combat the wilderness pitfalls is to be prepared. Careful preparation and planning, use of good equipment in good condition and at least a basic knowledge of outdoor lore can make your hiking trip an enjoyable one. Research the area you plan to visit. Know what to expect in the way of poisonous plants, snakes, wild animals, weather, natural hazards. Obtain maps. If you plan to visit a national park or forest, trail information is usually available from the National Park Service or regional office of the US Forest Service, or from the Government Printing Office in Washington D.C. State conservation departments, state and county park commissions, and hiking and mountaineering clubs usually can provide information and hiking tips. Register your hiking plans with the appropriate authority. In some areas, wilderness hiking permits from park rangers are required. SHAPE UP BEFORE YOU GO Conditioning is an important part of preparation. Hiking requires energy and endurance, so a physical check-u- p before you go may be wise. Remember, too, that if you hike in you should spend at least a day acclimating yourself to the oxygen-thi- n air. One authority claims it takes from two to three days to get used to high altitudes. Take it easy while you're hiking. A steady, even pace is less one. tiring and more enjoyable than an erratic, If you become tired or short of breath, sit down and rest. Equip yourself for the type and length of the hiking trip you've planned. Your most important piece of equipment will be footwear. Hiking boots, such as the mountaineer or trail models, are best. One experienced hiker recommends a boot that is ankle-high- , inside and with soles of high-altitude- JUST IN TIME FOR water-repellen- well-cushion- t, lfjf?r FALL SHOWS footing. Woolen socks add to your comfort. But remember, your boots should be broken in before you take to the mountains. BEWARE OF FATIGUE is the enemy of all hikers, especially winter walkers. Fatigue y Get enough rest and eat foods, and don't skip y snacks. meals. Raisins and chocolate are good How do you avoid hypothermia? The basic thing to remember is that it usually develops in temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees. Wind and dampness contribute to the chill, robbing the body of its precious heat. And when clothes get wet, they lose about 90 per cent of their insulating value. (Wool loses less, and cotton, down and synthetic fabrics lose more) To fight dampness, put on rain clothes before you get wet. Or, when clothing gets wet, take time to dry it thoroughly. If you can't do anything about chilling weather conditions, get into a shelter. Make camp early to prevent exhaustion. WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE LOST Finally, if you get lost, don't panic. If you're in a storm, stay where you are and improvise shelter to wait out the storm. high-energ- high-energ- Conserve your energy and wait for a search party to find you. Searchers will usually find the person who signals properly. Distress signals are three of anything - fires, gunshots or whistle blasts. Two of anything is an answer to a distress signal. Remember that contrast is the key principle in signaling, especially to aircraft searchers. Bright fires at night, but smoky ones in daylight. Dark boughs against snow or beach sand, light cloth panels or clothing against grass and vegetation. And unless you spell out words such as "HELP" or "SOS," stomp out straight lines in snow, sand or meadow grass. The contrast is stronger because patterns in nature are s, rarely straight. If you have to "walk out," be physically and mentally prepared for the task. Mark your trail clearly, let someone in your group know where you plan to go and never travel alone. Your best bet, though, is to stay put and wait for rescuers. After all, we all can't have the good luck that a group of w Canadian youths had. They became lost during a weekend hiking expedition last winter in a densely-woode- d area. Searching for help after surviving a night of sub-zer- o temperatures, they stumbled onto a phone booth in a deserted summer camp. Their last bit of luck was that they had a dime! ed counselors reduced EEO THE NEW SUGGESTION The EEO counselor force was recently reduced from 58 to 20 counselors, based on a study conducted by the Ogden AMA EEO Chief Counselor, Manuel Loyola. The reduction will increase LAST VEAK. TMO LKAf ssn.etAnrs tnvioeo UAOOmD SU66STION. effectiveness, 'ihi (TmVjL uniformity, reduce costs and still meet the EEO counseling AFR prescribed per the of complaints and their and willingness acceptance to experience ht "outgoing" accomplishments. G.E. PORTA-COLO- fKte Cetera! R VALUE COLOR TV 24x64 UB DISHWASHER - DISPOSAL 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS CONSTRUCTION 2"x" Ret.J15.S00 ONLY "WHAT A FANTASTIC PRICE fOR COLOR" T MTt r W TV AVE, - group y Have you called Vcrla today? Dial Ext. 6688 po' i I t Uf 14697.15 Jim- - vrt ClOSEOUT irr- - 2M-P- $409987 CUTRUBUS LAYT0N MOBILE HOMES -- - CT5 f'Osl m lowef d sc bros, I'eer.rg o'f conditioriir g, ''fed 3'osi, vinyl fop, roorg miffcn, chrome rood ' itooo ft- - PLYMOUTH CUDA color. BlotV bute? ieo't, outomoNC Unr fiion with console, Tt"f 0 ciriTEn VYMLL date. Mr. Loyola, who will supervise and advise the EEO counselors at all stages of the counseling and investigative process, stresses that the EEO program applies to all individuals, in fact, he states a large amount of past EEO complaints were submitted by Sile' t WU sonnel action, within 30 calendar days of its effective 73 74 I (rN a per- concerns complaint ONE ONLY i APPLIANCES CARPET be calendar presented within days following the date of the alleged offense or if the 30 $14,500 ATM appliance must Complaints LEV IDE CARPETED, DRAPED 100.000 BTU FURNACE KITCHEN AI0 1 Personnel with complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin must contact and discuss their complaint with any of the EEO counselors. non-minorit- -- AT ONLY the EEO counselors will be awarded appreciation certificates for their past involvement and job well done 40-71- 3. Selection-retentio- n formal counselors processed during the past three years, plus past duties. The thirty-eig- training methods, provide objectives twenty EEO counselors was based on the total EEO in- fulfill these duties in addition to their normally assigned improve counseling, investigative and WHATWtU. o o o synthetic material (such as Vibram) that offer plenty of traction. Leather is too slippery. The boot supports the feet and ankles, protects the feet against rocks and provides good socks, he kept on walking. When found two days later, his feet were frozen and had to be amputated. hurry-and-slo- September 14, 1973 HILL TOP TIMES 28 1741 HO. Mllll LUTON MOTORS INC. 11 71 N MAIN LAYTON 825-2B6- 2 773-415- 1 |