INTRODUCTION COLD WEATHER CAMPING AWARENESS

 WHY?

WHY?  PEACE AND QUIET

WHY?  BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS

WHY?  PEACE AND QUIET  BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS  NO BUGS

WHAT IS IT?

 HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 50° F

WHEN IS IT?

ANYTIME IN THE SIERRAS

HOMEOSTASIS ABILITY OF BODY TO REGULATE IT’S TEMPERATURE

FOLLOW GOOD BASICS

 Use good hygiene

GOOD BASICS  Use good hygiene  Eat ample food

GOOD BASICS  Use good hygiene  Eat ample food  Keep dry

GOOD BASICS  Use good hygiene  Eat ample food  Keep dry  Wear proper clothing

GOOD BASICS  Use good hygiene  Eat ample food  Keep dry  Wear proper clothing  Think positively

SECRETS OF KEEPING WARM  AVOID SNUG GARMENTS  SELECT PROPER TYPES OF CLOTHING  REGULATE CLOTHING (LAYERS)  LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

SECRETS OF KEEPING WARM  PROPER NUTRITION  DON’T DIET  DON’T SKIMP ON FATS  DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS

TYPES OF COLD  WET COLD  DRY COLD  ARCTIC-LIKE COLD

HEAT LOSS  RADIATION  CONDUCTION  CONVECTION  EVAPORATION  RESPIRATION

WEATHER AND HEAT LOSS  WIND CHILL  WATER CHILL

NO COTTON

C.O.L.D.

C.O.L.D.  Keep CLEAN

C.O.L.D.  Avoid OVERHEATING

C.O.L.D.  Keep CLEAN  Avoid OVERHEATING  Wear LAYERS

C.O.L.D.  Keep CLEAN  Avoid OVERHEATING  Wear LAYERS  Stay DRY

PLANNING (THE KEY TO SUCCESS)

IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN YOU PLAN TO FAIL!!!!

SO WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

DO IT IN THE SNOW!!!