April 24, 2024

Cell phone doesn’t replace old-fashioned tools in backcountry

If you're heading to the backcountry -- bring some old-fashioned tools. That's the message from North Shore Rescue, with several recent cases of people stranded in the bush -- with only a cellphone for navigation. Search Leader Tim Jones says some smartphone apps can be useful on the trails, but ultimately -- the battery will die. "Just solely … [Read more...]