Quote for April 28, 2005

“Setting an exciting goal is like setting a needle in your compass. From then on, the compass knows only one point-its ideal. And it will faithfully guide you there through the darkest nights and fiercest storms.” – Unknown

Quote for April 26, 2005

“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” – Patanjali

Trip Log for April 23 – 24, 2005

The Community Adventure Trip Log (TLOG) is a tool that we use to document each trip. Students can use this as a reference and template for coordinating their own trips outside of this class and future CAP classes will use this information as a reference for future trips. This is also a reflective tool for students to document what worked and what did not work for future outings.

PRE-TRIP INFORMATION

Basic Trip Information:

Land Management and Permitting:

Emergency Information:

Extended Field Trip Forms:

POST-TRIP INFORMATION

Specific Trip Information:

Food:

Financial Information:

Medical/Evacuation Information:

Next Time Notes – Describe anything you would change if you did this same trip again and document any lessons learned:

Quote for April 25, 2005

“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” – Jamie Paolinetti

Quote for April 21, 2005

“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.” – Lao Tzu quotes (Chinese taoist philosopher, b.600 BC)

Quote for April 19, 2005

“Strong people make as many and as ghastly mistakes as weak people. The difference is that strong people admit them, laugh at them, learn from them. That is how they become strong.” – Richard Needham

Quote for April 18, 2005

“If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you like to win, but think you can’t, it’s almost certain you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost. For out of the world we find that success begins with the fellow’s will. It’s all in the state of mind. If you think you’re outclassed, you are. You’ve got to think high to rise. You’ve got to be sure of yourself before you can ever win a prize. The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in a moment of catastrophe and convenience, but where they stand during challenge and controversy.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

High Tech vs. Low Tech Camping Equipment

This week, we spent a good chunk of time talking about gear in preparation for our upcoming camping trip next weekend. We learned about high-tech camping gear such as backpacks, tents, stoves, and modern fire methods and low-tech alternatives such as blanket packs, poncho shelters, coffee can stoves, and friction fire. Above, Ashley is demonstrating her textbook friction fire technique. We also discussed the essential gear you should take with you on a day hike: map, compass, water bottle/purification tablets, knife, extra clothes, extra food, sunscreen/sunglasses, matches/lighter, survival kit, first aid kit, headlamp, etc. Finally, we closed out the week discussing ways we can minimize our impact on day hikes and during our overnight camping trips so we can be ghosts of the mountains and have a positive impact in our environment. We talked about respecting wildlife, reducing the amount of trash we bring in to the backcountry, reducing social trails, ecologically responsible fires, and going to the bathroom at least 200 feet (70 adult steps) from camp, water source, trail, etc. Great job this week everyone, I hope everyone is getting pumped for our first overnight next weekend!

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