On any given day in Southern California, you have ample opportunities to escape for an outdoor adventure, whether it's surfing a wave, climbing a mountain or trekking through the desert.
But every adventure carries risks. No matter how much we plan, sometimes the unexpected can overwhelm us.
Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation in the wilderness? Maybe you realized halfway through a hot hike that you didn't have enough water in your backpack. Or you took a wrong turn on a trail and got lost. Maybe you ran into a bear. If you've found yourself in a high-risk situation outdoors, the LA Times wants to hear from you.
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