Pre-Event Planning The ideas we have explored around the ‘ Vision ’ and the ‘ Activity Plan ’ are part of pre-event planning To fully plan our event we need to add (and integrate): Hazard and Defense Planning Team Building Activity Plan Hazards & Defenses Team Building Launch pad for a great event

Q1: Can we reduce all risk to zero? Q2: How much risk is too much? A: Determined by public opinion B: Industry standard C: Your organization D: You Hazards & Defenses

Q3: How can we measure risk? A: Size = Probability x Consequence (Canadian Standards Association) So: High Probability x Low Consequence (may) = Low Probability x High Consequence B: Incident reports An incident: is any event that is unexpected and has the potential to cause harm, or actually does cause harm Pre-Event Planning

Q: What is a hazard? A: Anything that might give rise to a negative consequence for our group Pre-Event Planning

Q: What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit Complexity Build a resilient group Pre-Event Planning

Risk Factor Class 1 Class 2Class 3 Distance to additional resources at road or lodge No more than 3 hrs to trailhead. Multiple days, but 8 hr hike to base. No Limit Fall ExposureEasily managed or avoidable Fall hazard exists but manageable with moderate consequence. short sections with unavoidable & serious consequence, but can be managed without a rope Technical Difficulty Smooth & Easy. Sections of unstable footing are short & isolated Talus and loose footing, some rough sections, trails may be poorly maintained Use of hands may be required. Fixed hand lines or chains may be present. May be sustained sections of unstable footing. Fresh Water 25cm deep for stationary/ slow moving and 15cm for fast moving with no down- water hazards 25-50cm deep for slow moving and 15-30cm for fast moving with no down-water hazards 50cm + deep for slow moving and 30cm + for fast moving with down-water hazards Tidal Water Gently sloping and non- slippery intertidal zone. No surge. Surge Channels and tidal entrapment easily avoided. Moderate wave hazard may exist. Moderately sloping. Some slipping hazard Surge channels, tidal entrapment and wave hazards may be present. Steeply sloping, rocky, and slippery intertidal zone Weather Exposure Generally sheltered, or easy retreat to shelter May be exposed but can retreat to shelter within 45 minutes Exposed areas with difficult or no retreat. Navigation On trails, or untracked with natural boundaries and/or hand rails. Simple route choices. May require a compass and/or GPS Complicated navigation difficult route finding or lack of or minimal landmarks

Remember: This course certifies you to lead in Class 1 hiking terrain only Unless: ‘ You have additional training and experience that has been validated as sufficient by other respected outdoor leaders who agree that you have the required skills and experience’ Hazards & Defenses

Q : What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit complexity Build a resilient group Q: What are the processes we use to do that? Hazards & Defenses

Q : What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit complexity Build a resilient group Create a solid event plan Identify Hazards Assess our ‘Vulnerability’ Identify Defenses Hazard identification and defense planning Hazards & Defenses

Q : What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit complexity Build a resilient group Create a solid event plan Identify Hazards Q: What are typical hazards in Class 1 Hiking Terrain? Hazards & Defenses

Q : What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit complexity Build a resilient group Create a solid event plan Identify Hazards Assess our ‘Vulnerability’ Q: Where does this information come from? Hazards & Defenses

Q : What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit complexity Build a resilient group Create a solid event plan Identify Hazards Assess our ‘Vulnerability’ Identify Defenses Q: What do these look like? Hazards & Defenses

What do defenses look like? Equipment Good pre-trip planning Good team building Good group management (in field) Leader training Hazards & Defenses

Q : What are the 2 main strategies we can use to reduce risk? Limit complexity Build a resilient group Create a solid event plan Identify Hazards Assess our ‘Vulnerability’ Identify Defenses Hazards & Defenses Plan accordingly

Hazard Exercise Use your ‘ East Sooke Park Activity Plan ’ and discuss: - What hazards might you encounter - The vulnerability of your group - What physical defenses (gear) you will need to use Hazards & Defenses

The Ideas we have explored around the ‘ Vision ’ and the ‘ Activity Plan ’ are part of pre-event planning To fully plan our event we need to add (and integrate): - Hazard and Defense Planning - Team Building Activity Plan Hazards & Defenses Team Building Launch pad for a great event Pre-Event Planning