Course Schedule
UNBC Outdoors Club Workshop
Date: March 22, 2013
This workshop is a mix of brainstorming and discussion-based exploration of the things most people don't think about, practice, or plan in advance until they're immersed in the situation.
We also spend a couple hours working through scenarios, including improvised stretcher building to get the creative juices flowing and get everyone working together.
The workshop includes:
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Pre-trip planning
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human considerations
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skill levels and risk acceptance
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environmental factors
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communicating a plan
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10 Essentials
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Group Management
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at the trailhead
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5 minutes in
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throughout the trip
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post-trip debriefing
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Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
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Conflict Management
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Emergency Management
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lost
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injured
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spending the night
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- Real-life scenarios encourage teamwork, problem solving, and communication while responding to a problem like a broken leg.
Participants jump into action to devise improvised stretchers using whatever items are available in their packs and in their environment