A pressure ridge on Branch Lake in Ellsworth. Credit: Courtesy of Scott Reynolds

It’s easy to find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation while enjoying Maine’s woods and waters. Many people are prepared for some of these, but there’s always one that challenges even the most experienced outdoors person. Here are a few scenarios that will give you a chance to test your knowledge, or at least think about what you would do. Good luck.

Julie Harris is senior outdoors editor at Bangor Daily News. She has served in many roles since joining BDN in 1979, including several editing positions. She lives in Litchfield with her husband and three...

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