#safety

Developing (10)

• Backpacking Campsite Selection Choose legal, durable ground that stays safe when weather changes
• Compass Navigation and Lost Recovery Stay found through frequent checks and stop early when the evidence breaks
• Backpacking Food and Stove Planning Build a menu people will eat and test the fuel it needs
• Backpacking Group Decisions Make pace, consent, turnarounds, and care visible before strain hides them
• Backpacking Layer Control Change clothing before sweat, wind, rain, or cold takes control
• Mountain Weather for Backpacking Read current forecasts, set weather triggers, and leave exposed ground in time
• Backpacking Route Planning Build a route with enough time, water, and safe exits for the whole group
• Backpacking Stream Crossings Treat every ford as optional until the whole group can cross and retreat
• Wilderness First Aid for Backpacking Protect life, assess the patient, and choose care or evacuation when help is delayed
• Wilderness Trip Safety Set clear checks, turnarounds, and ways out before a backcountry trip