Picnic Area Behind Old Dorms
Picnic Area Behind Old Dorms
Meeting up with the trip leaders of ASB to run them through the basics of living in the outdoors and not dying.
List of topics:
Fire-building and starting techniques
Cooking over fires
-Cleaning
Cooking with stoves
-Stove field repair
Packing appropriately to stay warm
Staying warm in a sleeping bag
-One pair of wool socks warmer than two
-Hot water nalgene in sleeping bag
Keeping a tent dry
-How to properly set up a rainfly
-Rocks to pound stakes in
-Tautline knots are super helpful for rainflys
Bear bagging
Bugs
Tips on (packing) food and water
Leave no trace (clean dishes, brushing teeth)
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Put on by the Service Committee