Somewhat related, if you're stranded out there in the snow, it would be good to start a fire if you can. I'm thinking fire making skills up there would be more valuable than mirror signaling skills. The fire would perform double duty as a visual signal also. I'm not abandoning the mirror signaling, just keeping things in perspective for survival.
Good point, but if you're up high, good luck on finding any wood. A signal mirror also has the advantage of speed. You're out foraging while awaiting rescue after a vehicle malfunction/plane crash/whatever, and you hear an aircraft. A signal mirror takes seconds to employ. Try getting a fire started in time. A signal mirror is a great ad hoc, moment's notice device. Fire's great, and you're
absolutely right to stress it's importance, but don't underestimate the value of a good signal mirror.
HJ
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