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Tim Kelleher EXP 121 Communication 2020, People, Communication is the best…
Tim Kelleher EXP 121 Communication 2020
Pre-trip Communication RS
Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan on returning RS
Designate Check-in points or times so the people you tell can track your general progress over extended trips RS
Apps like ' All Trails ' can let you share route maps and do check in's automatically with accurate GPS Locations RS
Familiarize yourself with the area and any immediate emergency options (hospitals, towns, emergency services etc) RS
Whenever possible, go on a trip with at least one other person RS
Use trailhead sign in books to let rangers know who is out on the trail and when they should be back (TK)
How the outdoors can help children learn better communication (HS)
Allows children to overcome conflicts (HS)
Children have to solve problems in the outdoors (HS)
Helps connect culture with communication (HS)
Linking physical activity with communication (HS)
Allows children to expand their imagination (HS)
Helps develop vocabulary (HS)
The outdoors is a great place to learn how to express feelings and emotions (HS)
Mostly boys feel more comfortable communicating in the outdoors (HS)
Helps with visual learning (HS)
the outdoors allows children (HS)
Helps with construction building (HS)
Help explore pitch and volume (HS)
Children learn how to observe and record data that helps them communicate with one another (HS)
Children learn how to communicate with adults (HS)
Good communication between partners is essential to backcountry expeditions (TK)
Tell your partners when you have a problem: they can't help you if they don't know
Discuss and describe plans thoroughly
if parts of the group get separated, they should where everyone else is going
Be sure that the entire group understands the plan and goal for the day
Make yourself heard if you have concerns with what is happening
Don't let your partners put you in bad situations
Communicate clearly in dangerous terrain
Make your partners aware of any dangers that you see and they might not
You and your partner should know exactly what each other is doing when climbing. Miscommunication can quickly lead to life threatening mistakes
Don't be afraid to speak up if you can't keep up the pace or need to take a break
NATO Phonetic Alphabet
used to clearly verbalize letters in a message to prevent miscommunication (LZ)
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, victor, Whiskey, Xray, Yankee, Zulu (LZ)
Emergency communication (LZ)
911 (LZ)
emergency numbers for other countries
Rule of threes (LZ)
A person can live 3 minutes without air (AW)
a person can live 3 days without water (AW)
A person can live 3 weeks without food (AW)
VHF radio channel 16 (TK)
Only for life threatening emergencies
International distress channel
“Mayday, mayday, Location, Problem, Number of people”
Rules of three for distress signals (AM)
The international sign for distress is 3 of any signal (AM)
3 plumes of smoke with smoke signals BR
Three shots (AM)
Three blasts on a whistle (AM)
Three flashes with a mirror (AM)
Three fires spaced evenly (AM)
CLASS signal for Air Rescue (AM)
C: Contrast - use brigh colors that contrast your surroundings (AM)
L: Location - an open area close to shelter area (AM)
A: Angularity - create sharp 90 degree lines that stand out (AM)
S: Size - the bigger the better (AM)
S: Shape - V = needs help or assistance; X = you're injured; Arrows = direction of travel if leaving signal area (AM)
3 short 3 long 3 short for SOS BR
Tools for communication (ACK)
Should always have multiple forms of communication (AM)
globalstar (AW)
BGAN (AW)
(Broadband Global Area Network) (AW)
its a satellite, Internet, and telephone service provided by inmarsat (AW)
Inmarsat was developed for intercontinental and marine communication (AW)
SPOT X AJ
satellite phones (LZ)
Avalanche Beacon (LZ)
One per person BG
Only works with others BR
InReach (LZ)
Make sure the device is powered completely off while in your pack RS
Requires clear airspace directing south BR
You might have to move for it to work BR
strobe lights (LZ)
Whistle (LZ)
Good if lost because you can't yell forever but can use whistle for much longer AJ
mirrors (LZ)
Flashlight (ACK)
useful when lost at night and need to find help (aw)
Morse code AJ
. . . - - - . . . // short short short long long long short short short // signal for SOS, repeat the signals for extended amounts of time. Can be done with a light or audio. RS
headlamp AJ
headlamps with different powers/ colors are more helpful BG
Cell phone (ACK)
AT&T is not as good as Verizon in the ADKs AJ
Verizon does not work as well as AT&T in Catskills BR
Not as reliable in the backcountry AJ
Don't solely rely on it for communication AJ
Know the proper emergency number to call (TK)
In some areas 911 will be very slow to dispatch help to a backcountry area.
NYS DEC is the best to call in the ADK's check where to call before you go in other areas
close to useless without service AJ
Turn cell phone on for 5 minutes, once per day (AM)
You will need a foreign service provider internationally BR
Flare guns (ACK)
Radios (ACK)
walkie-talkies (ACK)
Some may have a station for weather AJ
Connect with coast guard, fire or other emergency services RS
Fire and smoke (ACK)
Can be seen for miles BG
Can keep you warm as well. 2 birds 1 stone BG
Best method for signaling aircraft if in need of help. 3 fires in a line indicates that you need help RS
Delorme unit (ACK)
Useful to check in with (ACK)
Anytime your group changes location/ activity (ACK)
If running behind schedule check in every hour on the hour AJ
Send coordinates when on top of a summit AJ
One delorme per group BG
Always send a check in when you are changing from ascending to descending (AW)
Hand Signals RS
http://www.survival-expert.com/signalling.htm
Flags RS
Should be brightly colored or contrasting colored garment. (AM)
Can tie poncho or reflective blanket to set of tent poles (AM)
Should be as big as possible (AM)
Can also be laid on the ground for land to air signal (AM)
upside down is sign of distress BR
Personal locator beacons (AW)
Essentially mini EPIRBs
Iridium (AW)
Power in the Backcountry
Put your cellphone on airplane mode to extend battery life (AW)
Keep electronic devices in warm pockets during the day and in your sleeping bag at night to stretch the battery life. RS
Determine what you'll need. (# of batteries/devices) BG
Know how long your batteries last BG
Know how much life is left in batteries you've been using on other trips. Dont go inot the field with batteries about to die Bg
Battery Testers are cheap and useful to have RS
Solar chargers Bg
Typically heavier and bulky Bg
Combination solar charger / battery packs exist but are significantly heavier than carrying both a solar charger and a battery pack RS
Can be useful over longer trips RS
wind-up chargers BG
Used energy from your body to charge BG
Rechargeable batteries BG
20,000 mAh for week or longer BR
10,000 mAh will last multiple days BR
Probably the least helpful in the field. You'll need a way to change them in the field Bg
Dont last as long as other options BG
Brind a small dry bag to put electronic devices in (AW)
Disposable batteries (AW)
Lithium (AW)
Zinc-Carbon (AW)
Alkaline
Public Media ZS
People ZS
Before any trip make sure you tell someone where you're going at what the plan is AJ
Making connections with other professionals is crucial in pretty much any industry ZS
Keeping good company speaks to who you are and what you're about as a person in the industry ZS
Smile BR
Its infectious
Puts you in a better mood and others
Friends of friends make a web of opportunities to get out there and do more expeditions with even more resources ZS
Being nice goes a long way ZS
Sometimes it can land you chocolate AJ
Social Media ZS
Whatsapp AJ
GroupMe as well BR
Good for communication internationally AJ
Snapchat (ACK)
Instagram (ACK)
Facebook (ACK)
Twitter (ACK)
Youtube (ACK)
Used to represent yourself as a brand and a professional ZS
Increasingly important in the modern guiding industry ZS
Can help grab the attention of brands/companies for partnerships ZS
if granted a partnership, they may pay you to go on trips (AW)
Can help build up a following for a self owned business ZS
Strava (LZ)
neatly records your activities(LZ)
AllTrails RS
Show off all the cool things you do AJ
Reflection/Writing ZS
Always keep and update a Log Book for all your activities RS
Being a good writer is crucial to help sell your brand, a nicely worded letter to a company might get you some wicked gear ZS
Doing expeditions is virtually useless if you dont learn from them and push the bar further the next time around ZS
Writing is a good way to reflect on what you've done and to learn ZS
A well written article could get published in a magazine/blog and make you some cash and further advertise yourself ZS
At the end of each day, write a summary of what happened (AW)
People
Tim Kelleher (TK)
Audri Walworth (AW)
Amy Macaluso
Zachary Smith
Andrew Jarvis AJ
Ben Rosenberg BR
Amelia Carter-Kelly (ACK)
Logan Zeeuw (LZ)
Haley Steffey HS
Brian Graf BG
Steve
Ryan Szuch RS
Communication is the best way to keep yourself safe in the wild. Even if you do everything right, accidents do happen and self rescue is not always possible. If you have no communication to back to civilization rescue will take much longer. Make sure to carry multiple methods of communication when going into the backcountry. Having communication between you partners is also vital and can change a slog through the woods into a stroll in the forest.