Equipment & Clothing Selection & Use
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Recognition and definition of problems
Use of resources to solve problems
Use of experience to solve problems
Brainstorming of ideas or options
Making decisions and follows through
Accepts responsibility for decisions
Supports group decisions
Healthy knowledge of abilities and weaknesses
Is willing to be a follower
Is flexible upon unexpected change
Shows trust of other group members
Able to build and maintain credibility
Sets and achieves goals
Is unselfish and values needs of group
Is able to receive and give advice with pos attitude
Follows group procedures layed out in textbook
Is willing to compromise for the good of group
Is involved in group tasks
Has a positive attitude and contributes to fun
Involvement in debriefing
Demonstrates proper food and waste disposal
Campsite selection and use
Minimizes disturbance to plants and animals
Demonstrates an appreciation of the environment
Leave No Trace techniques applied day to day
Is able to select, set up, and tear down campsite
Considers environment affected by campsite
Uses and maintains stoves correctly
Disposes of human waste appropriately
Correct method of food storage
Food preparation skills
Is involved in the cooking process for each meal
Nutrition and Ration Planning
Packages, handles & prepares food appropriately
Eats and drinks to promote health and safety
Prevention of heat loss
Appropriate use of equipment
Stays warm & dry in spite of weather conditions
Keeps equipment clean and maintained
Able to determine wind direction
Understands local weather patterns
Misc factors (red sky, fog, dew, etc)
Personal hygiene care
Properly demonstrates water treatment process
Takes care of waste water correctly
Proper bathing techniques
appropriate pace for group
Nutritional needs met on trail
Trip calculations
Appropriate trail etiquette (6 foot rule, etc.)
Environmental Awareness (notice surroundings)
Able to interpret various map symbols
Orientation of the map by compass & topography
Able to interpret various map symbols
Orientation of the map by compass & topography
Able to interpret various map symbols
Orientation of the map by compass & topography
Wilderness Emergency Procedures
Understands an effective field emergency plan
Provides medical care within limits of training
Blister care and prevention
Bear avoidance skills (clean camp, etc)
Bear encounter skills in varying situations
Demonstrates skills in mock encounters
