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Central Oregon Community College, March 9 & 11
Chemeketa Community College (Salem), Sat., May 8
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Central Oregon Community College, April 21 & 28.
Central Oregon Community College, May 19 & 26.
Trip Plan This is a sample plan and information sheet to be left with a responsible adult who will contact authorities should you be late returning from an outdoor adventure. This plan gives your local Sheriff and Search and Rescue coordinator a defined starting point. Read the Plan
The Ten Essentials Originating in the 1930's by The Mountaineers, a hiking club based in Seattle, the Ten Essentials was a listing of 10 key pieces of gear to take into the back country; Ten Essentials. Over the years, some elements have changed, been deleted and added to the essentials: REI In this weeks radio show, Scott Linden Outdoors , Scott lists a new group of essentials for the outdoorsman and his/her dog: Linden .
The Norwegians developed The Mountain Code for winter travel. This link is from the country's web site. Mountain Code
Compass Navigation Here is an interesting site on compass navigation. Compass
DeLorme PN60 Delorme partners with Global Star Communications (the SPOT folks) to bring you a new GPS with the capabilities of the SPOT locator. Visit DeLorme
Take a look at the tip on using your locator. For example, did you replace the batteries in the SPOT, follow the tip procedures. Remember, SPOT recommends using lithium batteries only. SPOT tip
Waypoints So you have just finished a great hike. What do you do with all those waypoints....keep them on your GPS? No, keep your navigation as simple as possible. Old waypoints can be distracting. So, I would recommend using a program called EasyGPS to store your waypoints. It's FREE. So, dump the junk and use... EasyGPS
Appalachian Mountain Club A nice article about map, compass and GPS skills. Map-Compass-GPS and an interesting article about surviving a whiteout. Whiteout
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Notice:
When going outdoors it is your
responsibility to have the proper knowledge, experience and equipment to
recreate or work safely. The information provided here is for
educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or
experience. The author assumes no liability for any individuals use of
or reliance on the techniques, procedures or information presented. No
one is more responsible for your safety in the outdoors than you are.