Planning/Preparation
The capability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to function at optimal efficiency
Fitness
Avoid wildlife during sensitive times (mating, nesting)
Respect Wildlife
Light Gear (e.g., sleeping bags, coats)
Pack it in, Pack it out
Dispose of Waste Properly
1cm on the map = ?cm on the ground
50,000cm
Essential parts of a briefing
The contract, individual goal setting & framing the experience
Weight of bag should be close to
Body's center of gravity
Prepare for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Route card headings
Destination, Bearings & Distance
Types of Goals
Short-term & Long-term
Food needs to be
High energy value, easy/fast to prepare, not fragile or bulky, light in weight
Leave What You Find
The contract
Provides a framework from which all group members can work
Selecting a camp spot
Level ground, make most of sun/shade, check for unhealthy/hanging trees, clear area of sharp debris, check campsite drainage
Greet riders and ask which side of the trail to move to when encountering a pack stock
Be Considerate of Others
Allow 1 hour for every 5km on flat ground, plus 1 additional hour for every 600m of ascent
Naismiths Rule
SMART Goal
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely