Outdoor Recreation

Plan your route ahead of time, and make sure someone not in your hiking party knows your plan and expected time of return. Download maps at COTREX.
Take and drink plenty of water. On hot days, take twice as much water as think you need.
You can't always depend on your cell phone. It may run out of battery or you may find yourself in an area with no cell or GPS coverage.
Check the weather and dress for it. While it may be warm during the day, temperatures can drop rapidly, especially in higher elevations.
Learn more about hiking safety here.

STAY PUT and call for help! It's a lot easier for Fremont County Search and Rescue to find you if you are in one place!
DON’T PANIC!!
Use the last hour of the day preparing a shelter and build a fire to stay warm. If you have someone with you, never separate from each other! If you must move, travel down a drainage Always be prepared to spend the night!

River levels and conditions change daily. Check for current conditions before you make plans to enjoy the river.

Swift water, dangerous currents: Not all hazards can be seen from the surface, even gentle stretches of water can have dangerous undercurrents.
Debris and Tree snags: It’s creating dangerous undercurrents that can trap you underwater. Debris can also puncture rafts.
Cold Water Temperatures: Hypothermia is a very real concern. Water will be colder the deeper the River gets, creating a potentially deadly situation for even the strongest of swimmers.
Unstable Riverbanks: Ground can erode underneath, and breakaway without warning. If you’re standing on it, you can get swept away.
Don't Swim at Boat Ramps: Currents can quickly drag someone underwater or downstream.
Conditions will change day by day: As the weather heats up or cools down, snow will melt at a different pace creating ever-changing river conditions.

Always Wear a Life Jacket: Life jackets save lives! Even strong swimmers should wear one. Life jackets are available to borrow for free at many boat ramps thanks to the Save-A-Life Jacket Program.
Use Proper Equipment: Using pool toys and inner tubes on the river is putting your life at risk. Use equipment designed for the river, sub-standard equipment will not protect you from river hazards.
Enjoy the River Sober: Rafting impaired puts your life at risk.
Raft in Groups: Raft with others, not alone. A preferred minimum is three boats. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
Know your limits: Do not attempt a section of the river beyond your skill level. Pay attention to weather and water conditions: Dress for the water temperature. If the water temperature and air temperature combined total of 100 degrees or less wear protective clothing.

Have an Emergency? Call 911: Search and Rescue services are free.