Figure out the time and if the sun is in the direction you expect it to be.
What direction did you travel from that time onward. If you can try to remember when the last time was that you knew for certain where you were. What you want to do now is to take time to study your map and look for landmarks that might also show on the map to see if you can determine where you are. It is very important in a situation that you make good decisions. The idea of this is once you realize that you are lost, instead of going ahead a little bit further to see if you recognize something, it is better to simply stop and stay where you are, and then follow the following steps.
This is an acronym that can help you remember the basic steps you need to follow, should you ever become lost in the wilderness, injured or stranded: If they then have detailed information on your trip plan, what route you planned to take and so forth, it will be much easier for the authorities to locate you. The idea here is that if they know your plan and when to expect your return, if you don’t come back there will be someone to contact the authorities. Be clear on what you will be doing, such as mountain climbing, dirt-biking, canoeing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, or hunting. You will also want to tell them who all else is going to go with you, and make sure to give them these people’s phone numbers, and the phone numbers of their family. Have them take pictures with their phone if possible of your map and your plan. Pull out your map and plot your plan out with them. You will want to include things like where you are going, which route you are taking and what route you will use to return home. The best way to do this is by creating a trip plan and sharing it with them. If they know where you are going, the route you plan to take, and the time when you plan to return this can speed up the time of authorities finding you immensely (and be sure to let them know when you’ve safely returned). When you find yourself trapped, lost or injured in the wilderness and in need of rescue, this time will often be greatly reduced if you have communicated properly with those you know closest to you who did not come with you, such as family and friends.
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