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Useful Skills
Skills useful to your expedition include a knowledge of navigation, first aid, planning, people skills, leadership, and management in an emergency situation |
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Footcare
Prevention, care and treatment of blisters and other foot conditions using elastoplast, Friar's Balsam, potassium permanganate, and non-stick dressings |
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Tips & Tricks
Tips and tricks including dealing with snow and ice, repairing boots and stoves, using rope, wire, cord, or gaffer tape and protecting maps |
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Fire Lighting
Fire lighting in cold and wet conditions |
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Crossing Rivers
Some basic hints and techniques for crossing rivers safely |
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Climbing
Learn how to scramble and haul your pack over short sections of difficult terrain |
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Fire Lighting
Fire lighting in cold and wet conditions |
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Repair Materials
Materials and techniques to repair gear including safety pins, camp cord, accessory cord, and your carabiner, Swiss Army Knife or multitool |
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Ski Repairs
Materials and techniques to repair broken skis including 75mm 3-pin bindings, NNN bindings, and cable bindings |
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Staying Warm
Explores strategies for staying warm including layering, insulation, fleece, Gore-tex, thermals and Windstopper clothing
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Skills Development
Learning new skills and practicing existing ones, with bushwalking and ski touring clubs, commercial providers, not-for-profit organisations, friends, and at home |
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