should have food and water for each occupant of your airplane io  last at least three days, winter clothing for each occupant, a med› ical kit to stabilize crash injuries, and signaling devices. Your food  supply might be as simple as granola bars, but camp supply!otit- •  •  lets will have  other~options.  You can pick up water in plaStic  bot-'·~,  ties at a food store. To survive after nn off airport landing;  you’  must stay warm and dry, so good winter clothing like parkas and • •  boots will be necessary. Remember that even though it may be  summer in the valleys, the mountain tops will still get quite cdld at  night. A medical kit should contain basic supplies like bandages  and pain relievers.  If  any of your party takes prescription drugs,  you should consider carrying a supply of them. Signaling devices  can be as simple as a military style signaling mirror (the glass  type), which is highly effective, or a standard aircraft-band hand- held transceiver.  In most cases, you will be flying at altitudes below those which  regulations require oxygen use. However, you should review the  symptoms of hypoxia and if you are susceptible to it because of  smoking or other conditions, have supplemental oxygen on board  and use it.  A particularly difficult situation for most pilots to deal with is  weather that deteriorates enroute. The urge to continue is very  strong, with the thought that it will get better if we just continue a  little farther. However, continuing is often the worst thing you can  do. When the weather begins to deteriorate, begin to consider  what your options are. Your flight planning should have included  planning for alternate routes or airports and those should be exer› cised before getting into poor weather. Divert to an alternate air› port or return to your departure airport and reconsider the weather  conditions.  If the weather closes off all other possible options, the best thing to  do might be to make an off airport landing. Making a landing  under control while you still have enough visibility to select a good  site is preferable to continuing into poor weather and crashing into  terrain that you can’t see.  Sudden engine failure should be planned for and practiced during  Engine Failure  Deteriorating Weather Enroute  Oxygen Use  13 