Missing Hiker Walks Out Of The Wilderness

[Ken]

Even though he wasn't totally prepared for what he encountered, with some training and some good gear, he made it out alive.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009366390_hiker22m.html

[Ken]

And no mention of a trail map, compass, or GPS...... :sneaky2: But at least he filed a detailed itinerary with the local rangers. :thumbup1:

[Pal334]

Kid seemed to have a dose of common sense. Smart enough to sit still until things improved a bit.

[Rick]

Good to see a happy ending for a change. Just goes to show you even if you do it right it can still go bad.

[pgvoutdoors]

He demonstrated very good discipline, didn't panic and stayed put for four days. Many people couldn't do that, after two days they might try to walk out. I wouldn't recommend going out without a compass but in this case it may of saved his life. He might of tried to walk out in the fog if he had one. That would of been a bad move.