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- Warmer spring weather brings more hikers outdoors on local trails.
- Many hikers choose remote trails far from roads and help.
- More hikers on trails causes more wilderness emergencies and rescues.
- Some rescues for hikers are complex and cost a lot.
- Many hikers do not carry enough emergency gear and water.
- Hikers with little wilderness experience are often underprepared and vulnerable.
- Good gear and simple planning can save a hiker's life.
- Being prepared helps hikers and can prevent dangerous situations.
Difficult words
- remote — far from roads, towns, or people
- wilderness — large natural area with few people
- emergency — sudden dangerous problem needing helpemergencies
- rescue — saving someone from danger or troublerescues
- gear — equipment or tools for an activity
- prepared — ready and having what is neededunderprepared
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Discussion questions
- Do you hike on local trails?
- Do you carry water and emergency gear when you hike?
- Do you plan your hikes before you go?
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