[pct-l] Hiker Safety

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

Ssomeone I know took a wrong turn on the way up to Tehachapi and  
ended up back down in the Mohave desert. Fortunately someone drove by  
and gave him a ride. Can you imagine, though? There is no water in  
the Mohave.

If you ever find yourself at a confusing spot on the trail, sit there  
for a while and read the guide book, look around, look for footprints  
or other markers and just rest a while until you are certain which  
way to go. Never blindly blunder forward.

The scariest thing I heard about was someone fell into Woods creek  
and got stuck in the water for an hour.

I had one bad thing happen to me, but I won't mention it because I  
really don't want to hear your criticisms. But thanks, Jarrow, if  
you're out there, for being there.