The document provides an agenda for a presentation on survival skills and avoiding getting lost in the wilderness. It discusses preparing well before going into the woods, letting others know your plans, using a compass, maintaining gear, having and sticking to a plan, why people get lost, what to do if lost, recommended survival gear, specialized gear for children and seniors, and safety dos and don'ts. The presenter is Kevin Estela, a wilderness survival instructor.

1. “ Always Found”: The Art of Lost Proofing Kevin Estela Survival Instructor Wilderness Learning Center www.weteachu.com 435 Sandy Knoll Road Chateaugay, NY 12920 1(518) 497-3179

5. Let Other’s Know Leave a detailed note with at least 2 people before you depart. Have an “I.C.E” card in your vehicle. This should include your name, what provisions you are carrying, your destination, your route of travel, your emergency information, your egress route and medical information. Leave a tin foil “foot print” in your vehicle and a copy of the letter described above. If possible, leave a map of the area with your pre-determined route. If possible, notify rangers or someone in law enforcement of your trip.

6. Could you distinguish your boot print from the next guy’s? Image accessed from: http://hawkeye.ngcsu.edu/~CJSPAR2754/boot%20print.jpg

9. Suunto MC-2 Compass with Pacing Bead on top of a Topo Map of Chateaugay, NY (note mirrored lid) Photo Credit: Kevin Estela

11. What does this opening look like when you’re headed back? Turn around frequently. Photo Credit: Kevin Estela

16. Emergency Bivouac out of a Poncho (Nammy Shelter) Photo Credit: Kevin Estela

19. When you have nothing else, you always have your training. It cannot be taken from you Accessed from: http://www.glonation.com/InstructionsPages/InstructionsMenu/thinking_man2.jpg

21. A Variety of Whistles Photo Credit: Mike Brown Photo Credit: Kevin Estela

23. Notes