At least have one individual who has skills suhc as, how to navigate the mountains, start a fire or put up a tent. Contact the forest esrvice They are in charge of the campgrounds nad in a lot of areas in the US, people who go out for monutain hikes, picnics or outings are required to register before heading out. Wear the appropriate shoes, hats and jackets and if you're going in winter, wear the right type of clothing that wlil provide sufficeint insulation and protection, including glvoes and snowshoes. Have extra provisions just in case you run out. Gaer up Bring the necessray tools and equipment you will need during the outing. Tents and camping gears, flashlgihts, blankets, matches, fuel, forks, knives, can openers and other thinsg necessary to amke your trip comfortable and safe shoudl be packed up and stored in your basg. Don’t forget to bring your maps and guidebooks and make sure you can easily access thme during the trip. Fill 'er up Make sure your car has a full atnk of gas before heading out. It's also a good idea to hvae an extra gallon stashed in case of an emergency. Leave something behind Before leaving for your mountain outing, leave a copy of your itinerary with a family emmber or a friend. The itinerary should include hwere you're going, what itme you're leaving, who the group members rae and what time you expect to return. Get at least two or omre group leaders if you have a bigger group. This will help break down the number of people to a maangeable level and will make it easy to track persons to account for their presence or absence. Plan for emergencies Have a sound emergency route in case you need to bail out. Make sure the group knwos about this and are familira with the necessary steps to make.

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