SURVIVAL SOLUTIONS — REMOTE TRIP PLAN (BLANK TEMPLATE)
Keep one copy with the group and give one to a trusted person who is NOT travelling.
This text is for offline use; do not post filled personal information publicly.

TRIP
Activity: ______________________________
Group leader / deputy: ______________________________
Group members: ______________________________
Transport / vehicle / vessel details: ______________________________
Departure date and time (with zone): ______________________________
Starting point / grid coordinates: ______________________________
Main route and daily destinations: ______________________________
Planned camps: ______________________________
Alternate route and safe exit points: ______________________________
Planned turn-around time: ______________________________
Expected return date/time (with zone): ______________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT AND CHECK-INS
Outside contact and confirmed phone: ______________________________
Primary communications method: ______________________________
Backup method: ______________________________
Scheduled check-in times: ______________________________
Agreed overdue trigger / rescue escalation: ______________________________
Local authority or search-and-rescue contact: ______________________________
Device / PLB / satellite beacon details, if applicable: ______________________________

RELEVANT CONDITIONS
Permits, access and closures checked: ______________________________
Weather alerts, terrain and water hazards: ______________________________
Medical / accessibility needs to share privately with rescuers: ______________________________
Critical gear, water treatment and supplies: ______________________________

IF CONTACT IS LOST
Try agreed contact methods, verify times, and use the agreed emergency escalation.
If there is immediate evidence of danger, call emergency services NOW; do not wait for a routine deadline.

SAFE RETURN
All members accounted for at finish: ____
Confirmed safe-return message sent: ____
Outside contact confirms closure of trip: ____

Sources: U.S. National Park Service Trip Planning Guide and Backcountry Trip Plan.