Intd 280: Lessons 7-11 Tech Tips

What is a key tip to maintaining safety margins in the winter?

Since there is less margin for error; and there’s lots of challenges

• Check weather forecast always

• Always bring extra gear

• Bring warm liquids

• Bring a lightweight stove

• Keep conductive heat loss to a minimum

What are the 5 key things for avalanche terrarian?

1. Gear

2. Training

3. Forecast

4. Picture

5. Get out of harms way

What gear is good for avalanche terrain?

Avalanche transceiver

Probe and shovel

Avalanche airbag backpacks

Helmet

What does training and forcasting do?

Training: know how to use gear gives basic skills

Forecast: the professionals will tell you the best information about where you plan on going

How can you get the full picture in avalanche terrain?

Always have your eyes and ears open to hazards

And stay out of harms way

What is the best shelter in camping?

Tents that are light, strong and versatile; a full coverage fly is good and mesh is breathable but cold

Staking the tent important

Drainage is also important

What is important to think about for sleeping bags?

Think about the temperature conditions; but in general  warmer is better. Wear less in sleeping bags to be more effective.

Get a closefitting bag with a high fill ratio down or synthetic but it is not as good but cheaper

An insulation pad is good

What is important about backpacks for camping?

Make sure everything fits inside; this is your home for the entire trip

Keep heavy items on the bottom of the backpack and close to your body

What is the calculation for backcountry cooking?

Calories vs Weight to carry vs Ease of preparation

Where should you cook in the campsite?

Not in the campsite but far away; and hang up your food

You don’t want to attract animals

What does the best nutrition look like in the backcountry?

Simple meals that only require one pot, light and have many calories; Instant and freeze dried food has less calories than quick meals. If food takes a long time it may take more fuel

Add a spoonful of butter cream cheese or peanut butter

Constant snacks are good for lunch to keep your energy fire remained stoked

Stay hydrated!!

What are 4 things we treat water for? what determines this?

1. Protozoa

2. Bacteria

3. Viruses

4. Particulate

Think about where you are located

What are the 4 treatment options? why do we use different options?

1. Heat

2. Chemicals

3. Filtering 

4. Purifying

To manage pathogens differently

What are some key actions to respect mountain environments?

• Respect for all living things; don’t approach or feed wildlife, properly store food and leaves pets at home

• Pack it in, pack it out: no litter of ANYTHING

• Stick to durable surfaces: keep in mind fragile vegetation, stay on the trail. Don’t walk single file in serene environments.

• Take only photos, leave only foot prints. Everything is a part of the natural environment.

• Be fire wise: be careful with fires as they can be damaging and risky. Build low impact fires

What is the Alfred Leopold quote about environmental ethics?

A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.