Know before you go
Hazards
Hazards
Poison Oak
Poison Oak
Leaves of three, let it be!
Leaves of three, let it be!
photo credit: http://campingwithgus.com
Dehydration
Dehydration
Drink a minimum of 2 liters, more if it's hot.
Drink a minimum of 2 liters, more if it's hot.
Sunburn
Sunburn
Wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Bees
Bees
If you're allergic, please carry your EpiPen & let one of us know what to do should you be stung.
If you're allergic, please carry your EpiPen & let one of us know what to do should you be stung.
Mountain lions & rattlesnakes
Mountain lions & rattlesnakes
We haven't seen either of these YET.
We haven't seen either of these YET.
Ten essentials
Ten essentials
Outdoor adventurers recommend these ten essentials when exploring the backcountry. It’s probably overkill for our hikes, but maybe a good habit to get into nonetheless. Keep in mind that the most essential tool is between your ears: use common sense--drink plenty of water, stay on the trail, and stick with the group.
Outdoor adventurers recommend these ten essentials when exploring the backcountry. It’s probably overkill for our hikes, but maybe a good habit to get into nonetheless. Keep in mind that the most essential tool is between your ears: use common sense--drink plenty of water, stay on the trail, and stick with the group.
1. Navigation (GPS, map, and compass)
1. Navigation (GPS, map, and compass)
2. Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen)
2. Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen)
3. Insulation (dress in layers clothing)
3. Insulation (dress in layers clothing)
4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
5. First-aid supplies
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
7. Nutrition (ample snacks )
7. Nutrition (ample snacks )
8. Hydration (plenty of water)
8. Hydration (plenty of water)
9. Emergency shelter (just in case)
9. Emergency shelter (just in case)
10. Repair kit/tools (pocket knife or multi-tool & some duct tape)
10. Repair kit/tools (pocket knife or multi-tool & some duct tape)
