COLD WEATHER CAMPING AWARENESS

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INTRODUCTION

• COLD WEATHER CAMPING AWARENESS

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• WHY?

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WHY?

• PEACE AND QUIET

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WHY?

• PEACE AND QUIET
• BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS

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WHY?

• PEACE AND QUIET
• BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
• NO BUGS

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WHAT IS IT?
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WHAT IS IT?

• HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 50 F

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WHEN IS IT?
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ANYTIME IN THE SIERRAS
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HOMEOSTASIS

• ABILITY OF BODY TO REGULATE ITS TEMPERATURE

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• FOLLOW GOOD BASICS

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FOLLOW GOOD BASICS

• Use good hygiene

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GOOD BASICS

• Use good hygiene
• Eat ample food

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GOOD BASICS

• Use good hygiene
• Eat ample food
• Keep dry

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GOOD BASICS

• Use good hygiene
• Eat ample food
• Keep dry
• Wear proper clothing

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GOOD BASICS

• Use good hygiene
• Eat ample food
• Keep dry
• Wear proper clothing
• Think positively

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SECRETS OF KEEPING WARM

• AVOID SNUG GARMENTS
• SELECT PROPER TYPES OF CLOTHING
• REGULATE CLOTHING (LAYERS)
• LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

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SECRETS OF KEEPING WARM

• PROPER NUTRITION
• DONT DIET
• DONT SKIMP ON FATS
• DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS

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TYPES OF COLD

• WET COLD
• DRY COLD
• ARCTIC-LIKE COLD

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HEAT LOSS

• RADIATION
• CONDUCTION
• CONVECTION
• EVAPORATION
• RESPIRATION

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WEATHER AND HEAT LOSS

• WIND CHILL
• WATER CHILL

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NO COTTON
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C.O.L.D.
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C.O.L.D.

• Keep CLEAN

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C.O.L.D.

• Keep CLEAN
• Avoid OVERHEATING

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C.O.L.D.

• Keep CLEAN
• Avoid OVERHEATING
• Wear LAYERS

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C.O.L.D.

• Keep CLEAN
• Avoid OVERHEATING
• Wear LAYERS
• Stay DRY

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PLANNING (THE KEY TO SUCCESS)
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IF YOU FAIL TO PLANYOU PLAN TO FAIL!!!!
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SOWHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?
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DO IT IN THE SNOW!!!