Camp Craft
Once lit, portable stoves should not be left this way.
What is unattended?
Backpack hip belts and sternum straps will be unfasted during this type of river crossing.
What is hazardous?
Once a fire is reported in proximity to crews, staff should check their SAT Phone for messages this many times per day.
What is 2?
When camping, staff will assess that the location is outside of burn areas and away from this possibility.
What is tree fall?
The maximum group size in USFS Wilderness Areas (Pasayten, Lake Chelan/Sawtooth, Glacier Peak).
What is 12 people?
The maximum speed allowed when driving any OB vehicle
What is 65 mph?
The SAT phone will be kept in a location which is this.
What is known to all staff?
Staff will directly supervise all student travel on this classification of terrain.
What is 4th class terrain and above?
For Level 1 or 2 supervision, this is the time that a student has been missing before staff should notify a Program Supervisor.
What are 2 hours, or immediately after the initial hasty search, whichever comes first?
This will be chemically treated, boiled and/or filtered.
What is all drinking water taken from the field?
This will be worn in terrain where staff assess that a slip/fall is likely.
What is a helmet?
Decisions concerning evacuations should be made in consultation with this person.
Who is a Program Supervisor?
This is when students may swim barefoot
What is at a benign site that has thoroughly been checked by staff?
The Pasayten Wilderness is home to the largest population of this animal in the lower 48 states.
What is a Lynx?
The areas of disclosure for which Outward Bound Staff are considered Mandated Reporters.
What is Child Abuse (physical injury, neglect or sexual abuse)?