By: Chelsea Jean Boling Backpacking By: Chelsea Jean Boling

Outline Of Presentation Research Paper Physical Product What I’ve learned Successes and Challenges Mentor Conclusion

Research Paper -Thesis- The trick to layering is to combine the right clothing in the proper order. Trapping air warmed by your body heat while letting moisture vapor from your body's perspiration be conducted away from your skin. There are many positive benefits associated with backpacking, but in order to enjoy the outdoors one must have the proper basic skills, equipment and sense of safety. Safety is a relative quality. It is deceptive to say that you will always be safe on trails

Physical Product Spent my 15 hours: Hiking Learning to identify: Edible, poisonous and medicinal plants. Friendly and dangerous wildlife. Learning to hunt and trap: Correct use of a bow, and placement of snares.

What I’ve Learned Dehydration Packs are specific Skinks are easily startled. Damp clothing can make you cold in warm weather . Fire starting techniques Natural Preservatives.

Successes No smoking made the hiking less strenuous. Accuracy with a bow.

Challenges Reliable Mentor Bees Slipping and falling River crossing Shooting a bow Poison ivy

Mentor Robin Shipe – Naturalist Self Sustaining Experienced hiker Was good to keep me on track Great teacher Really enjoyed sharing what knowledge he had.

Conclusion Should have started my hours sooner. Outdoor leadership: continuation to pursue outdoor activities to further knowledge and experience that will be useful in a future career.

By: Chelsea Jean Boling Backpacking By: Chelsea Jean Boling