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Communication (Plan (Plans while on trip (trail head sign ins (This…

- - - - pre-arranged Check ins
        
        Who
        
        Someone available to receive a message at anytime
        
        someone that will notice if you miss a check in
        
        Someone that could send help if needed
        
        When
        
        Decide with person
        
        SUGGESTED: Morning, arrived at camp and When you have reached a goal (mountain top, lake, etc.). the more communication the better.
        
        Test before leaving
      - IMPORTANT BECAUSE: If anything happens, they have an idea of where you might be
      - Day to day planned itinerary w/ location
      - What is the plan if you don't show up
        
        How long do they wait?
        
        Who do they call?
    - - Plan for communication method
        
        Snow arrows?
      - location/time
        
        use a range for the time
        
        What is you/they are late?
        
        When to send alarm
        
        What if you have to change the location?
      - Know their plan
        
        Locations, trails, camps.
  - - - .General
        
        Lost/separated
        
        whatever method, be on the same page. AND STICK TO IT
        
        Wait
        
        Establish amount of time you will wait
        
        Wait on a trail if possible.
        
        If not, then be in an open, clear, easily visible area.
        
        Contact someone
        
        Does everyone have a way to contact?
        
        Go back
        
        usually will know where you came from. Try not to pass intersections/areas you could have made different choices then those looking for you.
        
        Meet somewhere
        
        If your lost, you can't normally make it to the designated meet point
        
        What to do if that doesn't work
        
        Lost - side notes
        
        Walk in a straight line for a few miles. in most USA areas you will find civilization.
        
        USE COMPASS because humans tend to walk in circles
        
        Source:
        
        1 more item...
        
        find landmarks, break twigs, footprints, etc. as you go, so someone could track you. Or so you can tell you have already been there
        
        Kids/Friends
        
        Often times kids wont think they are lost. They're just playing. But parents panic. They may call in help, or get lost themselves.
        
        Try to never separate. Staying together is almost always a better choice.
        
        eg. of time to separate
        
        there is 4 of you at the top of a climb and one gets hurt. One stays with victim, 2 go to get help.
        
        In same situation but 3 people. 1 stays with victim. 1 goes.
        
        MOST IMPORTANT
        
        Your safety first
        
        It is extremely important to remember that your safety is first. Getting hurt/lost trying to help someone, only makes the situation worse.
        
        Don't panic
      - Go over procedure prior to trip
        
        Does everyone understand?
      - Injury
        
        In most situation
        
        Call for help
        
        Wait
        
        Make sure you are in a locatable place
        
        lights on is always a good idea
        
        Get out colorful gear
        
        stabilize the person
      - Group conversation prior to trip
        
        Health concerns
        
        Diabetes, shoulder comes out of place, high blood pressure, etc.
        
        Allergies
        
        Medications
        
        plan incase lost
        
        Who does what
        
        What not to do
        
        Panic
        
        plan incase of emergency
        
        capabilities of group
        
        Medics? Nurse?
        
        What means "I'm okay"
        
        Head tap
        
        thumbs (are hard to see)
        
        Doing nothing mean, save me
  - - - This information is used as data for maintenance
      - Can tell you of things to be wary about
      - indicate were you plan to be next
      - Also good tracking record, incase you are lost
      - They do check them to make sure you headed out
    - - Where will you meet again
        
        What if someone doesn't make it
        
        What if the plan needs to change
      - example: Hiking trip, everyone walk at different paces. Where do you stop for lunch? Who has food? What time? What if front people pass it?
  - - - Guiding situations
        
        Clients
        
        Don't have your clients make decisions they don't want to
        
        They may not be the best judges of their ability or the situation
        
        Ask them what they are comfortable, but they may not want to say they are scared, or nervous.
        
        Teaching
        
        Let those learning know why and how you are making the decisions you are making.
        
        You are the one in-charge of their safety
      - Friends
      - Group size, age, and experience all effect this
    - - Safety
      - Fun
      - Energy
      - Risk vs consequence
      - LNT
      - Purpose
      - Skill level
      - Conditions
        
        Precipitation
        
        Water level
        
        Weather
        
        Precipitation
        
        Temperature
        
        sun, clouds
        
        Visibility
        
        day light hours
        
        Snow pack
- - - - Sponsors
        
        Photos can prove your deserving of a sponsor
        
        don't hesitate to write to companies. They often want to support people
      - Marketing
        
        Photos can be used to give example what you offer
      - Writing some, collecting some data, and snapping some photos could get you paid to do what you love.
      - Reviewing items
        
        Many outdoor enthusiast get there gear this way. companies want you to test their gear in real situations.
    - - good for finding buddies/being invited on adventures
      - Employee seekers can find you
- - - - Satellite cellphone
        
        can use in emergency
        
        uses battery
        
        needs service
      - SPOT/Delorme
        
        Has an emergency help button
        
        working in woods
        
        don't leave on or you'll loose power
        
        bulky
        
        has to have view of sky
        
        can send out location
        
        needs service
        
        keep in waterproof case
    - - On water
        
        Putting paddle up in air to be seen
        
        By big boat/others in group
        
        Says "I am here"
    - - Cellphone
        
        Cons
        
        .
        
        battery can die
        
        bring back up
        
        expensive for it's purpose, when out for a longtime,
        
        fragil
        
        water damage, cracking, overheats, looses charge in cold, etc.
        
        often no service
        
        Pros
        
        .
        
        most people already have one
        
        can be used for trail searching, if internet
        
        easy
        
        quick
        
        Get a solid case if you choose to use this as your communication device
    - - .
        
        signal mirrors
        
        Can be hard to use
        
        Good for when group is split
        
        can be used for air to ground communication
        
        catches aircraft attention
        
        only works if there is someone to see it
        
        if skilled, it can be used to make a fire
    - - Radio
        
        can only contact other radios
        
        good for weather information
        
        Only reach so far
    - - Headlamps/lights
        
        Emergency
        
        strobe light setting
        
        made for people to be able to find you easily
        
        distance night communication (but still can see each other)
        
        over water, hills, etc.
        
        establish before setting out
        
        1 flash is yes, 2 flashes is no
        
        Have extra batteryies
    - - Emergency only
        
        cheap
        
        last a long time
        
        can accidentally crack
        
        works well for emergency personnel to find you
    - - Emergency only
        
        Have to be able to build a fire
        
        Someone has to be able to see them
        
        time consuming
        
        Ground to air signal
    - - Emergency only
        
        Ground to air signal
        
        Make sure you know how to use the gun
        
        What's the distance on yours
        
        Someone has to see it for the short time it's happening
    - - .
        
        good for within group communication
        
        Uses batteries
        
        Needs charging/spares
        
        making it not ideal for longer trips
        
        good for trips where groups split
    - - Water communication
        
        use when crossing channel in fog
        
        use all at once to produce more sounds
    - - Light weight
      - Can be heard from far away
      - used as call of distress
      - Locate others in group, or people looking for you
      - Not a toy
- - - - USA 911
        
        911 might not know the numbers local to you, to call.
      - Sherifs number
      - Forest ranger numbers
      - close fire department
    - - using the first letter of each word, to spell out words. to hold communication with bad signal
        
        Alfa Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whiskey Xray Yankee Zulu.
        
        Cheat sheet is recommended
    - - 1 arm = I am okay
      - 2 arms is help
    - - .
        
        Y = Yes
        
        Point in direction to go
        
        In water: point to direction of safety. Point to positive
        
        V = assistance required
        
        X = Emergency, medical required
        
        N = No
        
        loud repetitive noise means help me
        
        Whistle, gun shots, etc.
    - - 3's
        
        6's for alpine rescue
        
        sequences of smoke, whistle blows, or gunshots, followed by 1 minute pause. Fires or rock piles arranged in a triangle
        
        seeing this means someone needs help
        
        someone has to find/see this