Last weekend, Mr. rb137 went on a "workout hike" to Mailbox Peak. He took the photos here from the summit. I don't go along on his workout hikes, because he pushes himself so hard that if I expect to actually survive keeping up, the experience would generate arguments between us. Or, I would injure myself because I'm hiking at a pace that's too fast for my level of fitness and skill.
I was looking at these beautiful photos from the high point of this trail, and it got me thinking about day hiking safety. I've written about backpacking safety, but it's also easy to get in trouble on a day hike if you're not careful or don't plan well. So, I thought I'd share a few quick and dirty safety rules I think will help us all survive the day hike from hell...