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Friends - It is always safer to be out there with others, especially when venturing off-trail or on snow, in case of an accident, injury, major equipment failure, or becoming lost. Hiking with others allows you to share good times, and learn from each other. The Mountaineers Climbing Code requires a minimum party of three for backcountry trips. (See page 48.) Dry clothes in car - After a hike, you may feel too tired and worn out to change your clothes. But if you do, you'll feel so much better! Guaranteed! You won't continue to lose energy trying to heat your body in wet clothes. Your partners will appreciate how much better you'll smell; and if you go out to eat afterwards, the restaurant staff and patrons will also appreciate it. You'll notice that most experienced hikers change some clothing after their hike. When carpooling, always take along an equipment bag or garbage bag to hold your muddy/wet boots and clothing after a trip. Some drivers in a carpool can be very concerned about dirt in their car. And there will be less lost/misplaced equipment at the parking lot if all your stuff is in one bag, as opposed to spread over the trunk or back seat. Other Helpful Items • Identification • Trowel With Plastic Bag • Stuff Bags • Watch • Extra Car Keys (To Give Someone Else On Trip In Case You Lose Yours.) • Personals (Extra Eye Glasses, Eye Lotion, Tampons, Personal Medications, Medic Alert Tag.) • Wilderness Permit • Book (Nature Guide, Etc.) • Photocopy Of Guidebook Page Describing Trip & Driving Instructions. • Fishing Gear & License • Pot Gripper Or Hot Pad • Lightweight Thermos • Bio-Degradable Soap And Scrubby • Hand Towel • Candle Lantern • Plastic Bag (For Shoes/Boots To Keep Vehicle Clean) Wilderness Skills Module Page 30 of 73 Olympia Mountaineers - Hiking, Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing
Equipment Checklist: Best Quality and Options Clothing / Equipment Cost Range New Range Used-Sale Illumination (flashlight extra bulb and batteries) $15 - $50 $2 - $10 Navigation (map and compass) $20 - $100 NO Hydration (water) $20 - $75 NO Nutrition (extra food) $1 - $3 NO Insulation (extra clothing) $18 - $100 $5 - $25 Sun Protection (sunglasses and sunscreen) $15 - $110 $10 Repair Kit and Tools (knife) $4 - $10 NO First Aid Kit $1 - $3 NO Fire (waterproof matches and fire starter) $4 - $25 NO Emergency Shelter $70 - $250 $18 - $30 Wicking underwear (top & bottom) $28 - $70 No Thanks Wool/Fleece Pants (Insulation) $25 - $75 $5 - $25 Wool/Fleece Shirt (More Insulation) $20 - $60 $5 - $20 Wool/Fleece Sweater (More Insulation) $20 - $60 $5 - $20 Wool/Fleece Hat/Ear Covers (Insulation) $10 - $25 $3 - $10 Wool Socks (with liners) $10 - $20 No Thanks Nylon Walking Shorts (Shell) $18 - $45 $5 - $15 Gloves, Preferably Wool/Fleece $19 - $50 $5 - $20 Mittens (Insulation) Over Mitts – Waterproof (Shell) $25 - $55 $10 - $20 Boots - Lug Sole – Steel/Fiber Shank $150 - $350 Hard to find $50+ Parka Waterproof-Breathable $100 - $300 $5 - $30 Rain Gear (coat and pants) (if Parka not suitable) $30 - $55 Hard to find Wind Breaker (if Parka not suitable) $45 - $125 $10 - $30 Gaiters (Shell) $25 - $55 $5 - $25 Belt or Suspenders $8 - $20 $2 - $5 Snowshoes $115 - $215 Hard to find $50+ Ski/Trekking Poles $50 - $110 $12 - $45 Summit Pack $70 - $210 $30 - $70 Water Containers with water $5 - $15 $2 - $12 Seat Pad $5 - $50 $0 - $5 Add from Useful Items List Meal with sufficient nutrition and energy for the day $5 - $10 Get it fresh Snack easy to access, healthy and interesting $5 - $10 Get it fresh Electrolyte Mix to replenish loss $5 - $10 Get it fresh Leave a set of dry clothes and shoes in the car $ 0 $ 0 Wallet, keys for your car, snack for the trip home $ 0 $ 0 Some way to call home - they may be interested $ 0 $ 0 Large Overnight Pack $125 - $425 $50 - $100 Sleeping Bag $100 - $200 $25 - $100 Insulating Pad $25 - $55 $3 - $15 Backpack Stove and Fuel 40 - $90 $8 - $35 Cook Kit Cup $20 - $60 $5 - $25 Utensils and other Tools $1 - $10 $0 - $3 Kitchen cleanup $5 - $15 $1 - $5 Tent – Fly – Ground Cloth $120 - $450 $50 - $180 Water Filter (or treatment) $12 - $110 Don’t skimp Camp Shoes (light comfortable) $20 - $60 $3 - $10 Wilderness Skills Module Page 31 of 73 Olympia Mountaineers - Hiking, Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing Ten Essentials Clothing Equipment Food In Car Overnight
Page 1 and 2: Olympia Branch of The Mountaineers
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Introduction ....
Page 5 and 6: Club members have access to a broad
Page 7 and 8: Course Procedures in Review Travel
Page 9 and 10: How to read and use the GO Guide Th
Page 11 and 12: Wilderness Skills Course Content Co
Page 13 and 14: Student Manual and Course Text The
Page 15 and 16: A USGS or comparably detailed topog
Page 17 and 18: Food and Water - Nutritious, lots o
Page 19 and 20: Backpacker Magazine published as ar
Page 21 and 22: Understanding and applying a few el
Page 23 and 24: Better clothing takes advantage of
Page 25 and 26: processed again and woven into yarn
Page 27 and 28: Home water and weatherproofing trea
Page 29: Optional Equipment Camera, binocula
Page 33 and 34: The downside? Organizing and locati
Page 35 and 36: • Waistbelt pockets: Handy for ke
Page 37 and 38: Equipment - Where To Get It? New Eq
Page 39 and 40: Minimum Impact Skills - Leave No Tr
Page 41 and 42: Minimum Impact Minimum Impact (Leav
Page 43 and 44: Mountain Health & Safety - hypother
Page 45 and 46: B Silverstein: Physical Conditionin
Page 47 and 48: Wilderness Skills Module Page 47 of
Page 49 and 50: Wilderness Skills Module Page 49 of
Page 51 and 52: Barbara Silverstein: Physical Condi
Page 53 and 54: Eat to Win Know why, when, and how
Page 55 and 56: Legal Aid ( as opposed to illegal s
Page 57 and 58: TRAINING: Warm your beverage and us
Page 59 and 60: 5.Check for Other Injuries Once the
Page 61 and 62: Emergencies Accidents Accidents on
Page 63 and 64: • White-out. Do not travel. Wait
Page 65 and 66: visibility greatly reduced Most of
Page 67 and 68: Navigation Fundamentals Navigation
Page 69 and 70: Interpretation of topographic maps
Page 71 and 72: The principle / cardinal directions
Page 73: APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Olympia

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