hikeSafe
IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
WHAT IS THE HIKESAFE PROGRAM?
hikeSafe, along with the Hiker Responsibility Code , was developed as a joint program between the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) to create and develop a Mountain Safety Education Program, the first of its kind for New Hampshire. The goal of the program has long been to expand beyond New Hampshire and turn hikeSafe into a nationwide campaign for hiker safety and awareness. Read our hikeSafe Blogs to learn safety tips for hiking wherever you are.
THE HIKER RESPONSIBILITY CODE WAS DEVELOPED AND IS ENDORSED BY THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST AND NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME. VISIT HIKESAFE.COM FOR MORE INFO.
HIKESAFE HIKER RESPONSIBILITY CODE
You are responsible for:
- KNOWLEDGE AND GEAR. Become self-reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, local weather, and your equipment before you start.
- TO LEAVE YOUR PLANS. Tell someone where you are going, the trails you are hiking, when you will return, and your emergency plans.
- TO STAY TOGETHER. When you start as a group, hike as a group and end as a group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
- TO TURN BACK. Weather changes quickly in the mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The mountains will be there another day.
- FOR EMERGENCIES. Even if you are headed out for just an hour, an injury, severe weather, or a wrong turn could become life-threatening. Do not assume you will be rescued; know how to rescue yourself.
- TO SHARE THE HIKER CODE WITH OTHERS.
HOW MINUS33 HELPS HIKESAFE
Minus33 is an official cooperator of the hikeSafe program. The assets we use are created and owned by the hikeSafe program, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and the White Mountain National Forest.
We are strong believers in safety. hikeSafe's message can apply to any outdoor activity, not only hiking. As New Hampshire natives, we are strong supporters of our Fish and Game and Forest Services. Our goal in participating as a cooperator is to spread the message of safety to our customers. We know our customers love to get outside, and we want you to be safe so that you can enjoy it.
One of the main initiatives Minus33 has taken on to support the hikeSafe program and Search and Rescue organizations is our SAR Kit Program. SAR teams can request rewarming kits from Minus33 to carry on rescue missions. For more information, visit our Search and Rescue page.
To learn more about hikeSafe's initiatives and preparedness, visit our hikeSafe Blog.
hikeSafe Cards
New Hampshire offers a voluntary hikeSafe Card purchase program. The hikeSafe Card is used primarily by hikers and other outdoor recreationists who wish to support New Hampshire Fish and Game Search and Rescue efforts. Cards are $25 per individual and $35 per family. Cardholders are not liable to repay rescue costs if they need to be rescued in New Hampshire, excluding cases involving negligence.
As a thank you for supporting the program, current hikeSafe cardholders can receive an exclusive Minus33 discount. Upload a copy of your active hikeSafe card using the form below. You can locate a digital copy through the NHFG website. To purchase a new card, visit the NHFG hikeSafe Card purchase page. The card is purchased through New Hampshire Fish and Game, not through Minus33. Valid New Hampshire hunting and fishing licenses are also accepted because those licensing fees directly benefit Search and Rescue efforts.
