Introduction: The sun was setting over the mountains as we set out on our hike. My friend Sarah and had been planning this trip for weeks, and we were both excited to explore the trails and soak in the stunning views. As we hiked deeper into the mountains, the air grewcooler and the trees loomed taller. We chatted and laughed as we walked, taking breaks to admire the wildflowers and watch for wildlife. But as the sun began to dip below the horizon, we realized that we were lost. We searched for the trail markers, but they seemed to have disappeared. Panic set in as we realized we didn't have a map or compass.