Life is dangerous. People participating in outdoor activities assume the responsibility for their own wellbeing. Conditions in the wilderness change constantly and hazardous conditions may appear without warning. It is imperative that those venturing into areas covered in this book educate and equip themselves for potential hazards; which may include, but not be limited to, hypothermia, rock fall, lightning strikes, tick-borne diseases, drowning, falls, broken bones, starvation, dehydration, getting lost, high altitude pulmonary edema, high altitude cerebral edema, sunburn, electrocution, poisonous reptiles, bear attacks, mountain lions, deer attacks, bubonic plague, mosquito borne illnesses, sheer boredom, homicidal maniacs, excessive ranger interaction, meteorites, falling trees, gangrene, hyponatremia, car crashes, avalanches, uncontrolled glissades, and stupidity.