Have you ever been on a trail and gotten lost, hurt or had a mechanical breakdown? That’s when you realize your true vulnerability.
Everything’s cool on the trail until it isn’t. Hikers, trail runners, skiers and mountain bikers have to be prepared for things to go wrong. If you’re lost or hurt, who will you call for help, and how will they find you?
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