Alaska State Troopers are suggesting Alaskans take a selfie before heading into the backcountry.  Many adventurers already know about filling out a "wilderness trip plan," adding the selfie gives searchers an added tool of knowing exactly what to look for, in case you get into trouble. Your selfie will show details the form can't: the design and color of a helmet or jacket, decals on a snowmachine or other identifiers. 

Take your selfie with what gear you are wearing and carrying, and if you think there will be cell phone coverage at the trailhead take it with signage in the background, otherwise take it as you are leaving to make sure it gets texted or posted before you head off. 

Troopers respond to almost 400 search and rescues every year and every bit of information you can provide narrows down the search time in case you get into trouble. "People need to remember that help is not just around the corner when you step off the pavement here in Alaska; you need to be able to be prepared to survive," said Lt. Steven Adams with AST.

Such a photo, could save your life.

http://dps.alaska.gov/PIO/docs/WildernessTripPlan.pdf