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For an example of what happens to the
unprepared, please read this
article.
Venturing out onto the backcountry roads around
Escalante can be dangerous for the unprepared. Each year scores of
vehicles get stuck in sand, stranded by high water, or worse yet,
roll off of the road. Many people make the dangerous decision to
walk out. Always stay with your vehicle. It provides shelter and
is much easier for rescuers to find.
The things that will help you while you are
traveling in this wild country are a shovel, some old carpet
remnants or small rectangular pieces of plywood ( about 12" by
18"), extra gas, lots of extra water, and some blankets and snacks
that can be left in your vehicle for a few days' time. We
recommend the plywood or carpeting for extra wheel traction should
you find yourself digging out of deep mud or sand. Cell phones
usually do not work in this part of the world, but if you are in
view of Navajo Mountain, it may work. However, don't depend on it. |
