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Hikers' Reliance on Phone Maps Creates Navigation Risks

81% of Norwegians use phone maps for hiking. Learn why relying only on your phone can be risky and what backup plans hikers need.

#HikingSafety, #PhoneNavigation, #OutdoorSkills, #GetLost, #BackupPlan

https://newsletter.tf/hikers-risk-getting-lost-using-only-phone-maps/

Hikers' Reliance on Phone Maps Creates Navigation Risks

81% of Norwegians use phone maps for hiking. Learn why relying only on your phone can be risky and what backup plans hikers need.

#HikingSafety, #PhoneNavigation, #OutdoorSkills, #GetLost, #BackupPlan

https://newsletter.tf/hikers-risk-getting-lost-using-only-phone-maps/

Most hikers, 81%, now use phone maps. This is much higher than using only paper maps, but it can lead to problems if the phone battery dies or the app crashes.

#HikingSafety, #PhoneNavigation, #OutdoorSkills, #GetLost, #BackupPlan

https://newsletter.tf/hikers-risk-getting-lost-using-only-phone-maps/

Most hikers, 81%, now use phone maps. This is much higher than using only paper maps, but it can lead to problems if the phone battery dies or the app crashes.

#HikingSafety, #PhoneNavigation, #OutdoorSkills, #GetLost, #BackupPlan

https://newsletter.tf/hikers-risk-getting-lost-using-only-phone-maps/

Mountain lion sightings are on the rise in nearby counties, and Nevada County families should stay prepared. From backyard safety to trail encounters, here’s your guide to staying safe while still enjoying everything our foothills have to offer.

Read the full guide below!

#NevadaCounty #MountainLionSafety #MountainLion #WildlifeAwareness #GoldCountry #hikingsafety #wildlife #IttyBitty4Life

http://ittybitty4life.com/2025/08/31/mountain-lion-safety-in-nevada-county-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I've never heard of a "Purple Paint" law before, but apparently it's a somewhat common (22 states) law regarding trespass. Given the number of wackadoodles out there with guns and the itch for an excuse to use them, you should check this out before going hiking or exploring.

#hikingsafety #safety #tresspass #tresspasslaw #obscurelaws #gundangers