This paper deals with managing a crisis in a wilderness situation. The terms "crisis" and "turning point" are used to describe what is more traditionally called an accident. Using these terms introduces the idea that crisis events occur as logical consequences of preceding decisions, errors, or omissions, not as the result of chance or fate. Ignoring the causes of risk and injury is a serious shortcoming in adventure education and planning. In order to prevent or deal with wilderness crises, three areas of expertise are required: (1) knowledge and skills; (2) preventive awareness; and (3) crisis management planning. Together these three areas form the wilderness crisis management triangle. Crisis management simulation is recommended for participants in a group wilderness activity. The paper describes a six-part crisis resolution plan for training and simulation purposes. The plan considers decision making, search, rescue, first aid, evacuation, and notification. Making plans for these contingencies and weighing the individual's profile of competencies against the wilderness crisis management triangle is an obligation of a prudent adventurer or outdoor practitioner. (ALL)