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Rocky Mountains (United States of America) Safety
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You're very unlikely to be the victim of crime in the Rockies, but you do need to be vigilant about safety in the wilderness. Don't get too close to buffalo, who will charge your car if provoked (and the bulls can smash a car in two if they want to). Don't leave any food in smellable or reachable containers, and hang your food in a bear bag far enough from your tent where a nosy bear wouldn't check both out in the same outing. The cold in the winter is the deadliest force around—make certain that someone knows where you are when you venture out, and where you plan to go and always research the conditions in advance and prepare for them adequately. Many people die in avalanches and or even freeze to death in their vehicles every year. Lighting is the number one killer at high altitudes and high country weather can change in less than 10 minutes. Make a point of registering with the local park service when embarking on a multi-day hike, so they know you're out there, and have an idea of how to rescue you if that becomes necessary. Respect private property! If the sign reads no trespassing, it means no trespassing. Many rural residents, while usually friendly to outsiders, do own firearms and don't take kindly to unwelcome people venturing onto their land.
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