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Even if you are an experienced backpacker or climber, you need to know what to do if something goes
wrong. It is not that Alaska is that much more dangerous than other places. It is no more hazardous than
elsewhere, as long as the proper precautions (预防措施) are taken. So, being prepared is important to a safe
trip.
First of all, make sure you pack everything you will need for your trip. Even if you are traveling by car,
pack clothers and gear (用具) for backpacking. Because of the extreme weather, cars break down frequently.
Pack a coat, gloves, a hat, snow-pants, sleeping bags, candles, a flashlight, and high-energy food.
If you are traveling by car, also pack extra belts, a spade, and a chain (铁链). If you are camping or
hiking, make sure you know how to avoid bears. If you are lost in the forest, there is no doubt that you will
encounter (遇到) them.
However, there is no need to be nervous. Just take these precautions: make noise as you walk, bears will
avoid you; cook your food away from where you sleep, and store your food away from where you sleep, so
the bears are not attracted. Both of these should keep the bears away. However, if you do encounter a bear,
there are two different schools of thought. One is to make noise and scare the bear away. The other is to
stand still and speak softly to get the bear to leave. If you are dealing with a brown bear, you can climb a tree,
since they cannot follow. But black bears can climb. If for some reason the bear attacks, play dead. Try to
protect your head and neck, and hopefully the bear will leave its “dead” prey (捕获物). |
