I have been on that Kougarok Road in the fall. He's fricken

by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, December 10, 2011, 11:06 (4680 days ago) @ brionic
edited by Rob Leahy, Saturday, December 10, 2011, 11:11

lucky to still be with us. It runs from Nome to Kougarok on the north side of the Seward Peninsula- barren tundra with nothing but old sand dunes and some low hills between it and the Bearing Sea. One shouldn't leave the house in Ak dressed like that, let alone go for a drive. Glad he is OK.

Best 2 comments:Wow that was close, I bet he carries better beer from now on!

walterc
I teach survival skills as part of hunter education and I always tell my students to take survival supplies (food, water, flashlight, fire starters etc) even for a day trip. But the most important thing I teach is what to do if you get lost. Sit down, take stock of the situation and make a plan based on the resources you have on hand.

This guy made some mistakes in going out unprepared, but he used is head (most important tool in a survival situation) and survived.

I'll be using this story in my future classes as an example of what not to do, but if you do make a mistake, what to do to stay alive. That's the most important part of any situation . . .stay put, stay alive and we will find you.

My hat's off to you for staying alive, sir.

I agree with that sentiment completly.

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