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So now
youíre off tramping, pumped to go,
checking out the sights and scenes. But
then thereís always the fear of
getting lost. Kabluey has all the pointers
and tips right here to prevent that
dreaded word
ìLostî.
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Do
not go alone: going solo is not a good idea. Always
make sure you have an Adult by your side and
itís always much more fun with a few buds to
keep you company.
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Stick to
the track: although it may be tempting to wander
off and enjoy Mother Nature, donít do it!
Itís easier to get lost and separated from
everyone else.
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 NEVER
take shortcuts: itís very tempting to take
shortcuts but never do it. If youíre getting
sick and tired of walking take a rest and have a
sip of water. If youíre not cut out for
those long sweat-breaking walks, just find a short
and easy tramping site. Or maybe just a walk around
the block
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Keep a
cellphone with you: the phrase ìCall someone
who cares!î will come in handy in these
sticky situations. Always keep a cellphone with you
that way safety is just a phone call away. Remember
to keep it well charged or that cellphone
wonít be making any calls.
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Have a
pocketknife with you: pocketknives are always handy
while tramping. It may be just cutting your
sandwich in half or cutting yourself free from any
entanglements.
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Tell
someone where you are going: so youíre off
with your Mum and Dad and your friends. But
itís useless if no one knows where you are.
If you donít return and your friendís
parents call for a search, they donít know
where to search! So fill them in on the details
before you go
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Ok,
now you know a few of the main points to keep you
out of trouble. But what if you do get lost?
Kabluey knows what to do:
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Dress
appropriately: singlets and skirts, however trendy
they may be, are NOT suitable for tramping. Stick
to the comfortable and warm gears thatíll
keep you comfy.
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Try not to
wear cotton clothes: when youíre tramping
itís gonna get pretty sweaty in there.
Donít wear cotton clothes because the fabric
absorbs the sweat and when the temperature drops it
freezes.
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STOP:
itís simple, stop, think it through and
donít panic. Think about what you are going
to do, look around for possible shelter spots. But
donít go wandering any further or you might
get yourself into deeper trouble.
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Angle
pointing: you could try angle pointing. Put a
marker such as a stick or something brightly
coloured in the ground. Then just walk out in
different angles, returning to the point when
youíve reached a point when you think that
thereís no possible way out of the bush. Try
and stay in pairs that way if you get into trouble,
the other person can go and find help.
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Light a
fire: itís the obvious thing to do. It keeps
you warm; helps purify water and cook food plus
various other purposes. Fence it in with rocks or
sticks so it wonít catch on to nearby twigs,
trees or grass. We donít want to start a
bush fire.
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Donít
fall asleep if cold: itís harder to wake up
when youíre cold so try and stay awake.
Maybe light a fire to provide warmth or talk to
each other to help stay awake.
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