Be - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 28, 1999 OUTDOOR TRAVEL TIPS © BE PREPARED FOR YOUR CHOSEN RECREATION — Being fit: enough: to go the distance takes physical preparation. Stick to your. turnaround time. Take the proper equipment, have a trip plan and use reference and guide books. | 2 7 | a ‘¥ aA OC ALWAYS CARRY THE ESSENTIALS — If necessary, be ready to stay out overnight. Carry a flashlight—many people become lost because of darkness. © COMPLETE A TRIP PLAN and LEAVE IT WITH A FRIEND — The trip plan explains your destination, the route you are taking, who is in the group and your return time. If you do not return as planned, the friend you left the. trip plan with can give the form to the police to initiate a search. 4 NEVER HIKE ALONE — Hike with a group and keep together. Travel at | the speed of the slowest person. If a person becomes separated by: going ahead or falling behind, they are more likely to become lost. oO BO NOT PANIC — Maintain a positive mental attitude if you becoin 0 Being lost is not dangerous if you are prepared. © STAY WHERE YOU ARE — People who carry on after they become lost usually get further from the trail and further from. people who are looking for them. Also, going downhill often leads to natural drainage. Gullies which typi- cally have very thick bush, expansive’ cliffs and waterfalls make travel and searching more difficult. O USE SIGNALLING DEVICES — Blowing a whistle, lighting a fire and stay- ing visible will help searchers’ find you. Help searchers find you even if you are embarrassed. or afraid. Remember that animals will not be attracted to your signals. Searchers may also use planes or helicopters—make yourself visible to them. O BUILD OR SEEK SHELTER Prot t yourself from the rain, wind and excessive sun. Be as comfortable as possible, but when it is daylight, make sure you are visible to searchers in helicopters or planes. O-THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE —-. An individual’s belief-that “it could never happen to me” is summed up as EGO. By being prepared, you can enjoy your trip outdoors regardless of what nature throws at you! OUTDOOR TRAVEL ESSENTIALS * Map of the area and compass. KNOW HOW TO USE THEM!!! * Large orange-coloured plastic bag—usefulas emergency shelter, signalling device or rainwear. * Flashlight and spare batteries. * EXTRA food and water. - EXTRA clothing—rain and wind clothes, toque and gloves, sweater and warm pants (NOT jeans!) * Sun protection—sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, long- sleeved shirt and pants. * Pocket knife. * Waterproof matches and/or a full lighter. * Candles and/or firestarter (efficient fire-building in adverse weather must be learned before you venture out!) * Ensure weather forecast and hazards (eg. snow condi- tions) are checked prior to departure. * First aid kit—(training is required to develop skills need- ed for proper first aid.) * Extras—whistle, small lightweight ground insulation such as “insulite’, projectile-type flares, tarp. REMEMBER; bad weather, early darkness or an unex- pected:injury. can ‘turn: any outing ' ‘into an extended crisis! Right now, when you buy a new Polaris ATV, we'll give you a 2000 lb, Warn™ winch, *This “must-have” accessory package includes mounting plate, wiring harness and Hawse fairlead. Hurry! This offer ends May 31, 1999. { Or choose one of thse great options: £ $250 IN ACCESSORIES OR ZERO DOWN. ZERO PAYMENTS. ZERO INTEREST. For 90 days at participating dealers."* OAC AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY AUTO PARTS & SERVICE CENTRE 4641 Keith Avenue, Terrace, B.C, - 635-6334 149B City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. « 632-2224 JONSERED 2041 TURBO CLASSIC 40.2 cc, 2.0 kW, 4.7 kg. JONSERED 2045 TURBO CLASSIC 44,3 cc, 2.2 kW, 4.7 kg. JONSERED gove mney caso . FREE JONSERED 2054 TURBO 53.2 cc, 2.3 kW, 5.2 kg. If you’re not satisfied with the results of Flan) P+) (=) Ei<, your work in seven days, you can either change to anather Jonsered machine or RIDE THE BEST _—_ | [ Suk. eonsered from Jonsered Value For every model 2041 Classic, 2045 Classic, 2050 Classic or 2054 you purchase, you will receive a Proline Kit which consist of a Jonsered carrying case, a file kit, a chain, six packages of 260 ml Duramax two cycle oil and a Jonsered cap.