Water Safety Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award
Water Safety Water can be dangerous - never underestimate the strength of moving water Consider: Do you have to cross? What are the alternatives? Tramping in wet clothes is not fun.
River Crossings Try to avoid if at all possible Check with DOC or other trampers - what are the conditions? Check weather beforehand. Have a backup plan
If you have to cross Wear protective footwear with a good grip Study the water before starting and move slowly across Always move with the water not against it