Things That Go Bump: Staying Safe in the Wilderness at Night

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my …

The goal of this presentation will be to help you stay safe in the backcountry whether heading in for a single nighttime photo session or doing a multiple day trek.

In this talk Sherry Beltramini Pincus will present many ways to prepare for a backcountry hike/trip to help ensure your safety. Topics to be discussed will include:

  · pre-trip preparation

  · tips on thorough research for a backcountry trip

  · what to bring with you to stay safe …the 10 essentials and beyond

  · making choices with gear—what you need and should consider investing in

  · how to avoid getting lost, how to stay found, and how to be found in an emergency

  · selecting your camera equipment with weight restrictions in mind

  · keeping your camera gear safe and operational

  · how to deal with emergencies that might arise

  · dealing with hypothermia

  · knowing how wild animals behave as a key to staying safe

  · filing a “flight plan” and planning an escape route

This talk is geared for anyone who will go hiking or backpacking, leaving the turnouts along the park road behind. The goal is to get you and your award-winning photographs back home safely.