How to deal with the wild lost |

When performing outdoor sports in the mountains, whether it is the influence of the natural environment or other factors, it is possible to encounter lost directions caused by the inability to distinguish between directions and the inability to determine where they are. It is also generally said that there is a lack of sense of direction.


Problems such as the lack of observation power, the lack of field presets for routes to and from the assembly point, and other issues all contribute to the cause of being lost in the wild.


In addition to maps and compasses, there are actually many ways you can prevent and solve lost children. Whether you are an introductory white or an outdoor god, you must take a serious look.

First, how to avoid getting lost

Unless you choose a fixed target as a guide, people will get lost because of the curving roads, dense forests, and distant distances that cover their destinations. To do this, you must remember the following ways to avoid getting lost.


· You must observe the surrounding terrain anytime, anywhere to determine the direction. Before you leave your tent, car, single-plank bridge, boat, etc., carefully observe the surrounding terrain, visualize the area as far as possible, and determine the surrounding fixed target guides, such as mountains, cliffs, temples, and large buildings. Tree and so on.

· Have a clear memory of those prominent targets around your camp before you set off so that you can use these goals as a guide when you return.

• When you leave a road, a stream, a trail, a river, a mountain or a temple, remember which side to leave and use these as basic routes.

· Remember how many streams you passed when returning and returning, how many peaks your journey has passed, how many crosses. Draw a rough road map of your own path.

Second, how to do after getting lost


In the deep forest, not only will you lose your way, but you will also lose your way. More often than not, he stayed in the forestless paths of the forest and left no sign for service. He continued to take pride in admiring the scenery along the way. When he began to realize that he was not right, he was in danger and he did not know where the original path was. In a hurry, he rushed a knife and tried to kill him. However, he discovered that there were mountains and peaks in front of him and they couldn't see the end. When they came, they couldn't identify the road. They were afraid that they could get lost again.

In fact, when you find yourself lost, your own path is generally less than 20 minutes. Don't worry, let alone chaos. You should calm down and carefully recall the springs, stones, trees, streams, caves, peaks, and intersections that you have just walked through. Then look for your own memories. His own footprints have returned to the original route.


One feasible way is to immediately analyze the environment of the mountains and geographical landscape, and then determine whether there are wild animals and find traces of their walks, and go out of danger along the “beast road”, but they must be very vigilant to avoid Attack to beasts or damage caused by stalkers and traps set by hunters. In general, a saddle or ridge can have animal tracks. It is in the woods covered by forests, or on the slopes of tussock grass. When you look down and look closely, you can't find any traces of the road. Only when you look at it from afar and see dozens of meters away, can you see a grass branch slightly The traces of grass and leaves are slightly tilted and the backs of the leaves are slightly turned, and then the farther and nearer, the farther and farther, and the farther and the farther ones can be distinguished.

(I) Map


. If there are maps, check the legends first to see what each symbol represents and find out which area on the map you are based on. See if there are any geographical features that match the geography. Find the location on the map before you lost your way, and then recall the houses, streams or other geographical features that you have passed in order to follow the routes you once walked.


. Check the contours on the map to see the surrounding terrain. The fact that the contours are far apart from each other indicates that the mountains are gentle, that there are no contours representing the plains or wide ridges, and that the contours of the contour lines are mostly the tip of the foot or the valley. According to the scale on the map, for example, the scale is 1:50000, which means that 1cm on the map represents the actual length of 50,000cm (0.5km), and use a small rule to calculate the distance between you and the target. If you do not have a pen and paper, you can use a finger to roughly measure the distance. Generally, the index finger of an adult is about 2.5 cm long from the tip of the finger to the first joint.

. Turn the map so that the landmarks on the map are in the same direction as the geographic features it represents, and then select a direction to follow the map to the main road or where there is a smoke.

. From the map, it is clear that there are no obstacles to the route ahead, such as cliffs, wide rivers, etc. If yes, you should take another route to bypass. Use maps and the same geographical features in the field as a guide. Take note of the scenery along the way. See how far the map is estimated to have gone.

When you don’t have a map, you can do the following

(b) Compass (north needle)


Place the compass or compass needle horizontally to center the bubble. When the magnetic needle is at rest, the black end marked with “N” refers to the north. In addition to measuring positive northward outwards, the compass or compass can also measure the specific orientation of a target by pointing the compass at the target, or aligning the 0 mark on the dial to the target. The 0 scale and the magnetic midpoint are on the same straight line. After the compass is level, the scale at the N end is the orientation from the measurement point to the target. For example, the N point of the magnetic needle points at 36°. The target is 36° northeast of the measurement position.

Use a compass or compass needle need to pay attention


1, try to maintain the level

2, do not get too close to the magnetic material

3. Do not mistake the S-end of the magnetic needle for the north and create a 180° direction error.

4. Master the magnetic declination in the active area and correct it.


(c) Use of watches and the sun


On a sunny day, eastern and western can be easily known from sunrise and sunset. The more accurate measurements are the following:

1, the direction of the watch "half of the sun on the sun, the 12 o'clock refers to the north", generally between 9 am to 4 pm can quickly identify the direction, with the direction of the half of the time pointing to the sun At 12 o'clock, it is the north. For example, at 14:40 in the afternoon, half of it is 7:20. When facing the sun, then 12 refers to the north.


2, the table is flat, the hour hand points to the sun, the hour hand and the direction of the opposite direction of the 12th time bisector is the north.


3. Place the watch flat and place a stick or small match in the center of the watch to turn the watch so that the stick's shadow coincides with the hour hand. The midpoint between the hour hand and the 12th hour is North.

Use the watch and the sun must pay attention to:


1, when determining the direction, the watch should be flat


2. It should not be used around midday between the north and south latitudes of 20°30′. That is to say, the standard timeline shall prevail. Every 15° to the east plus 1 hour and 15° to the west minus 1 hour. 2. The sunshade is sunny. A wooden stick is erected on the ground. The shadow of the stick moves with the change of the position of the sun. The shadows are the shortest at noon. The line at the end is a straight line. The vertical line of the straight line is north and south. direction. A series of concentric circles are drawn on a 50 x 50 cm drawing paper. The concentric circles are radii in 1 cm increments. They are nailed to the plate and fixed horizontally. A 12-15 cm long steel needle or needle is inserted vertically. In the center of the circle. When the position of the sun changes, the endpoints of the shadow will always intersect the concentric circles, plot these points, and then connect the two points on the same circle in a straight line, connecting the midpoints of these lines with the center of the circle. This line is the north and south. Directional line, the direction of the arc top is north.

(D) Nighttime stars (when nights, directions can be based on Polaris and Southern Cross.)


1. Polaris: The Polaris is located in the north of the sky. Its exposed elevation angle is equivalent to the local latitude. According to this, Polaris can be quickly found. Polaris is usually based on the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper has seven bright stars, shaped like a spoon, and points the two B-points of the spoon to point A. The connection is about five times the length of the Polaris. The direction of the North Star is exactly north.

2. Southern Cross: The Southern Cross is sometimes seen at night. It is composed of four bright stars and is similar to the “Ten”. At the bottom right, it is four and a half times the length of the connecting line from A to B. The reference star) is exactly south.


(five) features and plant characteristics


Sometimes the features of the fields and the growth of plants in the field are good directional signs. Adding this knowledge can help you quickly identify the direction.

1, features:


a. Housing: General doors open south, especially in northern China;

b. temples: usually open to the south, especially the main buildings in the temple group;

c. Prominent features: Moss plants that are more humid and may grow low on the north side of the base.

2, plant growth characteristics:


a. Generally shady slopes, that is, north slopes, low ferns and vines are more developed than sunny ones.

b. The foliage on the sunny side of a single plant is more luxuriant, while the trunk on the northward side is likely to grow moss.

c. The trunks of many tree trunks in northern China have clear annual rings. The annual rings on the south side are more sparse, and the rings on the north side are closer.

d. The place where the snow melts will be towards the south.


III. Special weather and self-rescue in the environment

Night lost himself


· If there is moonlight, you can see the surrounding environment and you should try to go to the road or farmhouse.

• If you are in a dark mountain and cannot see the surrounding environment, do not continue to walk. You should find a hiding place, such as a wall or a lee side of a rock.

· If you have a survival bag, you should get into it. Several people huddled together to keep warm. In this way, cold nights can be avoided even without a health bag. The middle position is the warmest, so you should transpose with each other from time to time.

Lost in the storm to save themselves


· If you have a life-saving bag (a waterproof plastic bag that can hold the entire person) or other life-supporting equipment, you can stay in the same place and wait for rain to pass through the sky. If you do not have a survival bag, you must not leave it in place and you should leave quickly.

· If you have a map, check for dangerous areas. For example, dense contours represent steep cliffs that should be detoured.


• Streams flow down the route showing the downhills, but do not go close to the stream, because the water flowing through the mountains is very strong and the banks are very steep. Therefore, we should follow the sound of the water and go down the mountain.

· When you go downhill, notice that there are no farmhouses or other places that can be sheltered from the storm. You can usually find hiding places near the trails.

· Don't go near the depression with a light green, bushy bush, which is probably a swamp.

Lost in the snow to save themselves


When the white light reflected by the snow is the same as the color of the sky, the terrain becomes blurred; the horizon, height, depth, and shadow completely disappear. Mountain climbers and explorers call this phenomenon "white sky."


· At this point, it is best to stop and wait for the milky sky to disappear. If there is a storm coming when you wait, you should hollow out the snow pile to make a pit, or enlarge the snow pit in the root part of the tree, and then hide in it.


· If there are pockets, leave the grass with leaves on the back to separate the cold ground and then hide.

· Wear several layers of clothing as much as possible. If the outermost layer of clothing has buttons or zippers, fasten it first, pull it up, and then put it on your upper body.


· Cross your arms in your clothes and keep your palms under your arm to keep warm.


· If you must move on, use maps and compasses to find directions. While throwing snowballs while walking, notice where the snowball falls and how it rolls to detect the slope of the slope. If snowballs go without a trace, the front may be a cliff.

Lost in the fog to save themselves

· Take out the map and go in the same direction as the compass, then decide in which direction to go.

Follow the compass and look in the direction you want to go, and choose an easily recognizable target, such as rocks, trees, fern leaves, etc. Walk toward the goal and follow the compass to find another goal ahead.

• Use this method continuously until it is out of the fog lock.

· If there is no map or compass, you should stay in place and wait for the haze to dissipate.

Preventing Lost Small Tips


. During the mountaineering activities, in order to take care of the different physical strength of the players, the medium-strong players should be arranged to walk in front of them, and the weaker ones should walk in the middle to prevent the team members from escaping due to lack of energy.

. All actions should be carried out by the whole team or group.

. During the operation, one should always pay attention to the surrounding scenery and terrain, the ground and the footprints left by the person in front, and pay attention to the sign left by the guide or any sign sufficient to guide the correct path.

. In the case of forklifts, you should carefully observe the observations, use the whistle, or wait for the team to determine the correct path.

. Learning to look at maps, compasses and altimeters is one of the essentials for preventing lost people. Before you set off, you should familiarize yourself with the map. It is best to take the undulations, distances, mountains, and saddles on the ridges first. Calculate the numbers, mark them, and write them on the notebook. After entering the mountainous area, you must know your position no matter what kind of climate you are in. You should use maps, compasses, and positioning at any time for each climb.

. If the climate is harsh, such as dense fog, it is best to temporarily suspend activities and maintain the correct position in dense fog. In addition to calculating the hills that have passed, the main branches, valleys, cliffs, and special terrain and features, etc. All contribute to the judgment of the location. In addition, based on the time and speed of walking, the distance traveled within a certain period of time can be estimated.

. For those who have not been to the mountainous area or the thick-grass-mountain forest and arrowwood forest, marks should be left along the path so that the original road can be folded back when the wrong road is taken. And for some easily misidentified animal paths, hunting trails, forest roads, security routes, water intake paths, etc., should be identified.

. When you get lost, you often experience shock due to physical exertion and hunger and thirst. You must be careful and give first aid.

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