campermom

In case you don't return. They could come look for you if you were hurt or something. I'd tell a family member you trip plans and try to stick to them. If you think your plan could change, include that with the trip plans. I've never done this because we don't get that primitive. This map and compass book I read gave this information so you can be found. Here is my lame example,

Devils River trip. Saturday, hike to the river.
Camp 3 nights on the river where there is plentiful shade.
Hike out to "lookout mountain" and camp there for 4th night.
Hike back to HQ by wednesday sundown.

If flooding occurs at any time, will hike to "lookout mountain" to camp.
Then return to HQ by wednesday sundown.
Truck is parked at HQ overflow parking lot. An envelope on the front seat in clear view marked emergency phone numbers.
Let park superintendent know your plan ( if there is a ranger).

Let your family member know when you will call them to alert them of your return. Remember, cell phones don't always work in those fun, remote locations.

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