Get Wild: How to get help in a backcountry emergency when out of cell service

Get Wild: How to get help in a backcountry emergency when out of cell service

In an age where we are constantly connected to the outside world through phones and other smart devices, we often forget how quickly that link to help can be severed when we enter the backcountry. While cellular coverage continues to improve, there are many areas just a short distance from popular trailheads with almost no cell reception. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to improve your chances of contacting help in the event of…