susan194•7mo ago

Rant: Lost a map from a friendly hiker in Colorado, now I'm stuck

Need ideas on how to retrace my steps without the directions.

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blairh967mo ago

Sarah818's story sounds way worse, at least you're not soaked and lost after dark. Just chill and look for a trail marker.

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sarah8187mo ago

Totally feel your pain! I had a HORRIBLE time in the Rockies last year when my phone died with all my trails saved. Was supposed to meet friends at a peak but ended up wandering for HOURS. The worst part was the sun going down and no cell service ANYWHERE. I finally backtracked to a stream I remembered crossing and followed it downhill. Made it to a road just as it got dark, totally soaked and freaked out. Try looking for landmarks you passed, like a big rock or water, to get your bearings.

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wendy6287mo ago

Local rangers in Colorado teach using watch hands as a makeshift sun compass, @sarah818. It's a simple trick that doesn't need batteries or service.

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