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2torial #0434:
Learn2 Behave When Lost in the Woods
(Continued)
 Try to pick up a trail (if
appropriate)
Can't find your trail? If you've opted to stay
mobile, you might want to pick up any old
trail...any path that probably leads to somewhere,
if only to a better path. In that case:
- Keep in mind that trails are usually in
logical places, i.e. where the land
will be more traversable. Search next to creeks
or rivers, on or below ridges, and across
meadows.
- Holding an eye to your present
location, wander around in the immediate
area, say 50 yards/meters in all directions.
Like looking over your shoulder (see Step
3), the change in perspective may jog your
memory. If you're not alone you can range even
further: designate one person as the stay-put
"anchor", and have the others wander around
within earshot. Have the anchor shout out
periodically--yelling out the time every minute
on the minute is a good idea.
 Step
5
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