Correctly resolve the emergency sleeping in the mountains

The occurrence of emergency camping in the mountain is an unplanned sleep behavior. There are many reasons for this, and it may be caused by accidents involving people or due to improper human operation equipment or natural disasters. No matter what; Do you ever think about what to do when you are sleeping? As a climber who often walks in the mountains, no matter how experienced you are, how well equipped you are, how strong the team is, when a sudden accident occurs! Do you have to face many people or people alone for a few days without mountain homes and without tents? Have you ever thought that you can sustain the lifting of the crisis?

Terrible forest at night:

The most worrying aspect of mountain forests at night is the invasion of low temperature and wildlife. The former is particularly noticeable. Judging from the physiological phenomena of humans, eating or drinking for several days may not cause death, but once the body is in The constant body temperature dropped to below 32 degrees for a short period of time, which can be dangerous! That is, we often hear people talk about the "lost temperature" phenomenon. What is even more troubling is that when a person loses temperature, it is often not easy to notice, and often loses precious time for warming up. Action will make the situation worse! This time, I will also focus on prevention in advance. If you want to learn more about the “lost temperature” message, you can refer to the “Mountain Loss of Temperature” article in the 9th issue of Taiwan Mountain. As for the invasion and prevention of wild animals, although there is also the possibility of occurrence, but in the end it is a rare example, and researchers are required to supplement them.

There may be a reason for the need to sleep in the mountains:

1, lost the team lost their way: their own actions alone, out of control of group teams. It is also possible to fall into a cliff, find no one to be rescued, or fall out of power due to lack of energy, unable to catch up with the team and get lost.

2. The group's tent cannot be used due to its use.

3. The prior tent inspection work was not carried out, resulting in the use of tents that could not be put up for use.

4, other

As far as the above is concerned, the first item is the most demanding and is prone to danger. Because only one person has an accident, it is easier to make a wrong judgment and cause misfortune. Therefore, this is the focus of discussion.

Single-single-ordering procedures:

Calm judgment

1. Keep Calm: When you find yourself lost and lose your orders, first calm your mind, and think of the way to come, see if there is any way to return to your familiar path, and don’t leave your backpack. If you want to be mobile, please return with confidence. The distance between backpacks is the principle, or the backpack is used as the center to find the correct path in a concentric manner. Take out the map and find out where you are supposed to be. Compare the terrain and features to find out where you are. Please don't go about your own way and take out rescue equipment such as a whistle or shout out to your partner. No response.

2. If you can't find the right path or you can't contact your peers, you have to plan for the worst nights alone:

Signs are clearly visible in the vicinity to help searchers find and find a place to shelter from rain and rain. If it is winter, insulation will be the most important. Basic principles of insulation: (1) keep the body dry (3) use Insulation of thermal insulation (3) Supplementary food heat source (4) Avoid unnecessary physical exertion.

Looking for a safe shelter

1. To fully utilize the natural terrain and features when searching for camping sites:

(1) In the dense forest of arrows and bamboo: The place that is often annoying to drill may be your life-saving place. There are several wind-blocking effects in the dense bamboo forest, more shelter from the wind than in the open air, and do not forget the "wind-chill effect". (Note 2) Terrible.

(2) Use of natural caves or tree holes: Natural caves or caves are the best hides, but please also judge whether it is a beast's nest, so as not to increase the risk. If the natural shelter is more remote or difficult to reach, please also leave it in the open space to find your mark, such as stacked stones or artificial objects.

(3) Woods: There can be enough dead branches to burn and keep warm, but be careful to use fire safety, and windbreaks can be used in natural caves or fallen giant trees in the forest.

2. Use existing equipment: In general, you should develop the habit of carrying emergency objects, such as:

(1) Fire source: Waterproof matches (Note 3), wax pots, and fire types.

(2) A big, sturdy plastic bag: It can be used as a waterproof bag inside the backpack, and it can cover the whole body when it is in an emergency to keep it warm and warm.

(3) Knife: Swiss knife or general fruit knife, can use the knife to set up a simple shelter, you can also cut down the fine wood sticks to help fire heating.

(4) Emergency Food: High-calorie foods are the source of body temperature.

(5) Bedding account: Bring it with you! With the sleeping bag, the floor cloth is not afraid.

(6) Gas burners: If you have portable light gas burners and gas (Note 4), you will have a lot of peace.

Insulation

1, increase the body heat source: After the safe camping site is determined, if there is a fire source can be cooked hot food to increase heat, carrying the thermos can also be installed first, cold night can be used for heating.

2, to avoid the loss of body temperature: the general body heat will be lost due to conduction, convection, radiation, for these three to prepare the method of prevention.

(1) Conduction: Change to dry clothing, avoid direct contact with cold objects, use a sleeping mat to separate the ground, or dry the dry branches or bamboos on the floor. Dry branches can also stimulate you not to sleep.

(2) Convection: Avoiding wind is the biggest consideration. The cold wind on the mountains is often a fatal factor, so the choice of overnight locations is very important. There is often a strong valley wind blowing on the mountains at night, which is blowing from the valley to the slopes, which is also a special attention. I remember when I went to Qi Cai Lake for the first time, I encountered this kind of valley breeze when I was camping at the hiking trail. It was quite scary because it was completely undetected during the day and it was easy to overlook.