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The Ten Essentials

The Ten Essentials. Wilderness Travel Course 2009. Introduction. The Mountains are not out to get you. Deal with the real challenges, not perceived ones.

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The Ten Essentials

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  1. The Ten Essentials Wilderness Travel Course 2009

  2. Introduction • The Mountains are not out to get you. Deal with the real challenges, not perceived ones. • No one intends to get into trouble. Over-confidence and in-attention cause accidents. It is rarely just One Thing that goes wrong.

  3. If Lost – Don't Panic! Take 15 Minutes: • Observe • Think • Plan

  4. Common Sense… and a Few Tools That Can't be Improvised • Tools to avoid a bad situation • Tools to make the best of an uncomfortable situation

  5. To Find Your Way: Map of the Area Compass Flashlight For Emergencies: Matches Fire Starter Knife First Aid Kit The Ten Essentials: For Your Protection: Sunglasses & Sunscreen Extra Food & Water Extra Clothing

  6. 1. Map • Topographic maps are best • Forest service maps and guidebooks are helpful • Be aware of man-made changes

  7. 2. Compass • Oil filled • See-thru base • Light weight

  8. 3. Flashlight/Headlamp • Headlamps leave hands free • L.E.D. = Long life, camp chores • Brighter bulbs for night travel • Extra bulb and batteries

  9. 4. Sunglasses and Sunscreen • Sun is more damaging at altitude • Glasses need side shields on snow • SPF 15 or more, waterproof

  10. 5. Extra Food … • High calories • No-cook food

  11. … And Extra Water • Containers Must Not Leak! • Water treatment

  12. 6. Extra Clothing • Wicking layer • Insulating layer • Shell – waterproof & breathable • Shelter

  13. 7. Matches • Waterproof container • Include striking surface

  14. 8. Fire Starter Must be Dry: • Candles • Kindling • Vaseline and cotton balls

  15. 9. Knife • Scissors are useful • Not Too Big! • Multi-tools • Can and bottle opener

  16. 10. First Aid Kit • Know how to use what you carry • Take a Wilderness First Aid course

  17. "Other Essentials" • Toilet paper (Pack it Out!) • Duct tape • Shelter • Signaling devices • Rope or cord

  18. The New 10 Essentials System(Freedom of the Hills, 7th Edition)

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