Norse Peak Wilderness
Learning Opportunities

OUTDOOR SKILLS
Clothing/Gear Check
Pack Packing
Dressing for the Mountains
Campsite Selection and Prep.
Tent and Fly Pitching
Sanitation and Hygiene
Stove Use and Care
Basic Cooking
Food Planning
Bear Camping Techniques
Energy Conservation
Map Reading
Compass and GPS use
Daily Travel Planning
Route Finding/ Travel Techniques
Stream Crossing
Problem Solving

 

ENVIRONMENT/ETHICS
Weather/ Lightning
Geology/Weather
Plant and Animal Identification
Land Use Policies
Wilderness Ethics
Mt. Ecosystems & Habitats
Service Project

SAFETY & JUDGEMENT
Body Comfort Control
Nutrition and Hydration
Water Treatment/ Illness
Foot Care
Avalanche
Hypothermia
Steep Snow Slopes
Emergency Procedures