Making noise, creating visible signals, and wearing bright clothing are among the tips in this handy article to read when you’re packing for a hiking trip.
Want to be really prepared?
Invest in a small 406 PLB transmitter device.
When you’re lost, it sends out a personalized emergency distress signal to a monitored satellite system, which in turn activates a rescue effort via an international network of search-and-rescue organizations, Cospas-Sarsat.
A 406 PLB can make all the difference in a life-and-death situation.
Read more here:
https://red.msudenver.edu/2025/how-to-get-found-if-youre-lost-or-injured-while-hiking/