PART II JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT My name__________________________________________

PART II JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT My name___________________________________________

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"HIKING CONSIDERATIONS"

PAGES 178-298

JOURNALING QUESTIONS FOR BEYOND BACKPACKING BY RAY JARDINE
è HAND WRITE your answers to the following questions on paper. 10% off for each day late.

1. FOOD (178-201): From this chapter make a list of ten ideas for food from this chapter.

2. FOOD (178-201): What do you think of Jardine's "Health food" opinions in the first part of this chapter?

3. WATER (202-220): Make a list from this chapter of what you want to remember -- information and tips or hints… or even questions you still have:

4. WATER (202-220): To what method of "Purification" do you now lean?

5. STEALTH CAMPING (221-232): After reading this chapter define "Stealth Camping" then list several advantages.

6. CAMPFIRE &COOK-FIRE (232--241): List 3-5 things to remember as summaries of this chapter.

7. PHYSICAL CONDITIONING (242-250): Our course is not taking a "Great Trek" like Jardine (and coach D) take--we are just going out for a short weekend. Nevertheless, cite several thought from this chapter on training for a long trek--just in case you ever take one.

8. HIKING PACE (251-259): This chapter is a critical one for "mindset development" and includes Jardine's philosophy and methodology of walking Since walking is what a backpacker does all day long ("Camping" is a minor part of backpacking--if you don't count time asleep) it is important to think about walking. Some people see "Backpacking" as mostly sitting on a ledge overlooking a valley or sitting around a crackling campfire. While there are moments like this, backpacking is mostly walking all day. So, if we are going to walk ten hours a day, thinking about walking is wise. Read this chapter in more detail then write out something for each of the following terms or notions--in your own words to remember:

--Walking with lightness/economy.

--"Trail Running" vs. walking

--Power hiking/stopping

--cardio-aware-controlled-pace

--uphill-downhill speeds

--What is "Cruising"

--What are interludes

--Easy-going approach

9. FOOT CARE (260-266): Here is some great advice from a man and women who have walked more than 12,000 miles on their feet. As you read the chapter list the prominent items of advice you want to remember.

10. WALKING RELATED STRESS INJURIES (267-272): On a short hike we probably will escape major injury, but sort through his list of causes of such injuries and pick 4-5 you ought to remember anyway and list them.

11. STRETCHING (273-275): Practice at least one of these stretches… and just list which one you practiced.

12. HYGIENE (276--284): List several tips or questions you got from this chapter.

13. FIRST AID SUPPLIES (285-286): Simply make a list of the supplies you think should be taken from his list or added to his list.

14. PHOTOGRAPHY (287-293): Most backpackers who aren't writing a book just carry a disposable camera, or carry nothing at all and take "mind memory pictures." Nevertheless list a few tips from this chapter on photography.

15. KNOTS (294-298): Forget this chapter for now. Knots should be learned by the tactile method, not from books.

16. AVALANCHE (301-304) Just scan it--no journaling.

17. RAIN (305-314) Make a list of what you learned about rain--this is critical… rain is the single most depressing element in backpacking--even worse than blisters.

18. LIGHTNING (315-319) If you are ever planning a trip with Burt Webb or Coach D to Colorado or the John Muir Trail read it, otherwise skip it.

19. COLD (320-329) Just get a few thoughts for the future--not our trip.

20. SNOW (330-355) If you are ever planning a trip with Burt Webb or Coach D to Colorado or the John Muir Trail read it, otherwise scan it.

21. CREEK FORDING (356-364) Draw out several lessons from this one--we have a few fords, but nothing as impressive as you'll see in these pictures, or stuff Drury has done he talks about around a campfire.

22. HOT (365-371) Scan it then list one thought for the future.

23. BUGS (372-378) We will be too early for bugs on the Knobstone, but make a list of stuff for the future--- coach D has seen grown men sitting beside the trail sobbing they got so defeated by mosquitoes or midges. You might need this stuff some day.

24. TICKS (379-382) Write a few things here… especially if you ever get into the Northeast on the Appalachian Trail, or even do the Knobstone in warmer seasons.

25. POISON IVY/OAK (383-388) Just list how to identify… how to prevent… and how to treat.

26. SNAKES (390-400) No big deal on the Knobstone… or most of the Appalachian Trail… however on the southern part of the Pacific Crest Trail they are as common as squirrels. Just list several things you learned here.

27. BEARS (401-408) Small problem in Indiana--you chase them with stones if you see them-and that's rare. BIG problem in the Smokies on the Appalachian Trail, and GIANT problem on the PCT or CDT and FEARSOME problem in Alaska where there are Grizzlies that like fight. Just write a few tips to yourself for the future.

28. COUGAR (409-411) Just glance at the chapter and then remember to talk Drury into telling you about the cute little trail runner gal on the PCT in 2000 who got eaten by a Cougar a week ahead of him. (Cougars like skinny running things; however the cougar left her hands and bones behind)

29. PERSONAL SECURITY (412-418) There is little danger on a trail itself--the danger is almost always at the road crossings. List some good advice here.

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