Survival Fundamentals

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1. The Fundamentals of Outdoor Survival PlanningLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Leave a trip plan and choose a route inside the group’s capacity.

2. Understanding Survival Priorities in Different EnvironmentsLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Compare exposed heat, cold rain and injury without a rigid universal priority order.

3. Choosing Safe Shelter During Outdoor EmergenciesLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Evaluate terrain, water, overhead hazards and access to rescue.

4. Water Safety and Treatment in Outdoor EnvironmentsLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Match treatment to source hazards and manufacturer limitations.

5. Navigation Fundamentals: Maps, Compass, and LandmarksLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Orient a map and cross-check terrain before moving.

6. Understanding Weather Changes During Outdoor ActivitiesLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Translate forecasts and observations into turnaround decisions.

7. Building a Responsible Outdoor Emergency KitLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Pack capability-based systems and practice with them safely.

8. Preventing Hypothermia, Heat Illness, and Dehydration OutdoorsLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Plan clothing, pace, hydration and early emergency response.

9. Signaling for Help When Lost or StrandedLesson in preparation; available resources below.

   Prepare location information and conservative rescue signals.

10. Making Safe Decisions When an Outdoor Trip Goes WrongLesson in preparation; available resources below.

    Stop, assess and communicate without adding new hazards.

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