KINES 100 • section I1
outdoor adventure

kines 100 syllabus
kines 100: extra credit
backpack equipment list
cold weather clothes
cold season
inline safety
leave no trace
snorkle/ scuba
trail tips
trip planning
x-country skiing
ski sizing
belay techniques
basic climbing principles

KINES 107 • section A1
canoeing

kines 107 syllabus
kines 107: extra credit

Trail Tips and Techniques -
for backpacking and hiking

backpack - well organized , balanced over hips....for easier hiking on marked, open trails pack heavy items high in pack and close to back so weight goes down frame to hips

for rough hiking when going cross-country, bushwacking,
rocky, or difficult terrain pack the weight a little lower & centered in pack for better balance

correct fit of pack - comfort and efficiency

trail unit - travel as unit (group) for safety
group of 3-4 best

group roles - desired by some for efficiency....
leader(s) - total responsibility
guide - sets pace, stops, starts, selects route - 1st
logger - keeps records, times, dates, miles, breaks
the sweep - assists, keeps group together conserve energy -

carry light loads - take only what is needed
start early, get to camp early keep a steady pace, your own pace - rhythm in breathing conserve some energy for later or for emergencies
take short breaks - adjust pack, check feet, adjust layers
drink plenty of fluids, even in winter (purify all water)
munch on food as you hike along - small amounts/periodic

hiking - uphill - avoid long steps/ small steps are better,
stand erect with slight forward lean, try not to stop,
go slow, lock step ñ step up and flatten the foot while
locking the downhill knee, this"rest step"lets muscles
rest as you work hard to go uphill.
downhill - take your time, hard on legs... do not jam/jar,
tie boots to avoid toes from hitting front of boot

the trail - limit compaction of soil/vegetation/areas. hike, camp, rest, play on durable surfaces
stay on the trail, hike in the middle of the trail, do not make new trails, do not cut switchbacks (it causes erosion), do not move or damage trail markers
use old campsites/travel in limited areas in camp
obtain a permit when required
use a stove... limit/eliminate campfire use
know how to read a map and use a compass, know first aid
always carry the "10 essentials" and tell someone where you
are going and when you will return

nature calls - do not pollute water sources, harm nature
protect your food/keep it from animals-hang/keep clean camp
protect wildlife and natural/cultural/ historical features
enjoy from a distance, leave what you find, take pictures

pets - keep pets on leash, quiet and under control, obey laws
travel/camp quietly and unobserved