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GUIDE
    The best rule of thumb in any situation is
be prepared
. This is especially true in hiking because the wilderness often makes special demands on those who use it.
    Before you go, make sure you have the right gear and clothing, and that you are physically able to withstand the rigors of the trail. Make a checklist of the things you need to be sure that nothing will be left behind.
    Gear for a one-day hike might include a map, a flashlight, a compass, matches, a small first aid kit, a rain poncho, a sweatshirt, a pocket knife, a whistle, a canteen, and lunch. All of this can be easily carried in a lightweight rucksack.
    If you become lost, there are a few simple rules to follow. Keep calm and trust your map and compass. If you can’t find your position, clear an area and build a signal fire. Don’t get caught by darkness. Find a shelter and spend the night.
    Planning ahead can make hiking a unique wilderness experience that anyone can enjoy.

GARY PAULSEN
    Gary Paulsen has written many popular novels for young people, including the Newbery Honor books
Hatchet, Dogsong
, and
The Winter Room
. He is an avid outdoorsman who has twice raced in the Iditarod, a 1,180-mile dogsled race across Alaska. He has journeyed from New Mexico to Alaska by motorcycle, has sailed the Pacific Ocean, and frequently takes pack mule trips into the mountains. Gary Paulsen and his wife, the artist Ruth Wright Paulsen, have homes in New Mexico and on the Pacific.