What You Can Learn (Practical Takeaways)

Here are the real lessons from Mark’s story — the ones that matter if you ever

hike, camp, or explore the wilderness: Lesson # 1 — Carry

a dual-signal beacon. Many survivors never know that a second signal can save you.

Lesson # 2 — Share your route with 3 people. Not one. Not two.

Three. If dispatch fails, your friends won’t. Lesson # 3 — Understand rescuer limitations.

Even good teams have lag time. Pack trauma supplies. Lesson # 4 — Document everything.

If something feels off during rescue or treatment, write it down. Lesson # 5 — Speak

up. Mark’s courage didn’t just save himself — it saved strangers he’ll never meet.