Task Cards

 

Planning

1.  Where could you find a weather report?

2.  How do you set departure time?  What will be your estimated return time?

3.  Who decides who will go on the hike?

4.  By looking at a  map, what is the elevation gain?


Packing

1.  How  much weight should you carry?

    Body weight
    -------------  = weight of your pack
             3

2.  What are the 14 essentials?
    1.                                                                        8.
    2.                                                                       9.
    3.                                                                       10.
    4.                                                                       11.
    5.                                                                       12.
    6.                                                                       13.
    7.                                                                       14.
 

3.  What should you put at the bottom of your pack?  What should be at the top?


Conditioning

1.  What types of exercises should you do in the off season?  What is the best one?

2.  How often should you exercise?


Hiking

1.  When should you stop for breaks during the hike?

2.  Why should you stop during the hike?

3.  What is the average speed of a hiker?


Clothing

1.  What clothes should you take with you every time?

2.  Is layering a good way to dress? Why or why not?


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