Trail Spin
List 3 objective hazards of the SHT
- uneven ground (rolled ankles)
- wet/slippery trail conditions
- Drinking water (girardia)
- Storms / lightening
- High water
- Ticks / mosquitos / bugs
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What are the first signs of an exclusive relationship?
-whispering
-connected at hip
-"excluding" the group except for e/o
okay so ... when do you intervene/what do you do?
You've noticed a student isn't eating or drinking water. It's day 3 and this has been persistent since day 1. What should you do?
TRENDS --> CALL IN! Green call
What is stove ready position and when should it be practiced?
Stove ready = squatting or standing NO sitting
Always when lightening and cooking on stove
To cross or not to cross? What does VOBS consider as "hazardous" river/stream conditions
a. water moving faster than a walking pace
b. water deeper than knee high
c. crossings with a dangerous run out downstream
d. elevated crossings on logs or otherwise not maintained bridges
What is VOBS water treatment policy?
filtered, boiled and/or chemically treated
List 2 - 3 signs of a cohesive group culture?
- students have laughed with e/o & look like they are having fun
- shared a common experience / accomplishment
- know each other's names and are using them
- supporting e/o
- equally contributing to group tasks
-Bought in to GLA and utilizing it
- Call and Response - PROPS
What merits a "yellow" call?
Name 3 potential causes for improper burning on whisper lights?
- over/under filled fuel tank
- too much/inadequate pressure
- not hot enough due to inadequate priming
What is the best blister treatment?
PREVENTION!!!
ROLE MODEL, CHECK FEET, EXPLAIN "HOT SPOTS"
Where in your manual is the water treatment policy found?
Chapter 8 Section 2 (Student well being) 2.10 and 2.12
Orange flag. 1st day.
Talk to Co, Talk to CD, Talk to Chaperone
Continue to monitor --> TRENDS = call in's
When would you have a RED call?
serious or life-threatening injuries that require immediate assistance from VOBS or outside agency
What is the Procedure around food storage?
Food should be unavailable to bears (and other animals) through one of the following methods: bear hang, animal proof container, or bear alarm (pot/paddle/pray)
A&D ointment in the first-aid kit
Where is our SOP located for water treatment on the SHT specifically?
Chapter 8 Local Section -Outdoor Living pg 6
What are the healthy building blocks for healthy development in this age group?
- course to change - HOPE
-Consequences (+ and -)
-Structure
What are the first 3 things you should say when calling in?
Name, light, location
- check students boots, make sure they are properly laced up and tied
-coach students on rocky and steep terrain to watch their footing and use a walking stick or three points of contact if needed
-pack pass
- headaches, dizziness, constipation, spaciness, irritability, disorientation, fainting and muscle cramping
What's the BIF idea? (walk through the process for 1 student) (where is this found in your manual?)
1. convo with student, address issue, be curious
2. Discuss behavior and harm - short/long term effects
3. Verbal contract
4. Written contract
5. Group process
chapter 6 - 30
When should you check your SAT phone for messages from your CD?
after 8 AM on Thursday <3 (every 72 hours after you last see your CD)