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Wildernessexploration S Handbook W I L D E R N E S S E X P L O R A T I O N S H A N D B O O K Table of Contents Why Backpack with Wild Whatcom? 3 Choosing an Experience 4 Financial Assistance, Payments & Refunds 5 Pricing & Payments 5 Financial Assistance 5 Cancellations & Refunds 6 Safety & Emergency Preparedness 7 Staff Training 8 Health & Wellness 9 Immunizations 9 Health History 9 Medications 10 Food 10 Water 10 Trip Training & Preparation 11 Trip Training Tips 11 Suggested Training Hikes in Whatcom County 12 Packing & Equipment 13 Wild Whatcom Trips Pack Checklist 14 Footwear 14 Clothing 15 Gear 16 Optional Personal Items 17 Please DO NOT Bring 17 Wild Whatcom will provide 17 Pre-Trip Meeting 18 While on program… 18 A Typical Day on Trail 18 Carrying a Pack 18 Hygiene 19 Sleeping Arrangements 20 Why Backpack with Wild Whatcom? Get ready for incredible views, new friendships, and one of a kind experiences! Wild Whatcom’s Wilderness Exploration is a backpacking program that will be the highlight of your summer. Participants will gain both technical and interpersonal skills while exploring, having fun, and making connections with peers. Our summer trips are 3-7 day adventures, traveling to some of the most sought-after locations in Western Washington as well as some of the area’s best-kept secrets! All trips are led by experiencedWild Whatcom Field Mentors, who receive more than100 hours of training each year! All are encouraged to join regardless of backpacking experience or access to backpacking gear. We provide financial assistance and outfitting, so that any participant who dreams of experiencing the magic of backpacking can hit the trail with us! Choosing an Experience Wild Whatcom provides backpacking experiences for participants in grades 6-12. While each subsequent trip is meant to provide more challenge than the last, there is no prerequisite to join! For an idea of what trips are available for each grade, take a peek below. You can find info about specific trips on our ​summer adventures webpage​! N ovice Backpacking Trips Ages 3-4 days / 2-3 nights 1 rest day 11-14 Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,000-2,500ft Pack Weight Grades 15-25 pounds Entering 6-8 Mileage (Dependent upon weight and Total Miles: 10-15 physical ability) Length Per Day: 3-4 miles I ntermediate Backpacking Trips Ages Elevation Pack Weight 13-16 Gain/Loss: 2,500-3,000ft 20-35 pounds (Dependent upon weight and Grades Mileage physical ability) Entering 8-10 Total Miles: 15-20 Per Day: 3-5 miles Length 1 rest day 5 days / 4 nights A dvanced Backpacking Trips Ages Elevation Pack Weight 15-18 Gain/Loss: 3,000-4,500ft 25-40 pounds (Dependent upon weight and Grades Mileage physical ability) Entering 10-12 Total Miles: 20-35 Per Day: 5-7 miles Length 1 rest day 5-7 days / 4-6 nights Financial Assistance, Payments & Refunds Pricing & Payments Keeping our youth participants safe in the backcountry wilderness is our highest priority. Therefore, much of the cost of our programs support staff training and pay to provide a livable wage for our staff and highly qualified mentors in the field with participants. See the ​Staff Training​ section of this handbook to learn more about our staff qualifications. We also aim to ensure all youth can participate. If the price of our trip is prohibitive to your involvement, please see our ​financial assistance​ ​and multi-month payment plans. Trip-specific pricing can be found on our ​Summer Adventures​ webpage and info on payment plans and requests for financial assistance can be accessed during registration. A minimum 10% of program cost is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. Final program payments are due May 1​st.​ Financial Assistance At Wild Whatcom, we believe all children should have the opportunity for outdoor exploration and learning. Though our funds are limited, we encourage families with need to submit a request for assistance. Families who qualify for the Free and Reduced Price School Meals program (or equivalent) may be offered up to 75% of program fees. Financial assistance for remaining applicants will be determined based on need (household income, number of dependents, family circumstances, etc.) and availability of funds. To apply for financial assistance proceed with our standard​ ​registration​. The financial assistance form will appear once you have selected the program(s) you are registering for and checked YES that you would like to apply for financial assistance. Also note that Blue Skies for Children offers scholarships through their ​Little Wishes program for kids ages 6-18. For summer programs, in addition to opportunities for assistance from Blue Skies for Children, we also encourage kids in grades 6-11 to check out the enrichment scholarships available through the local ​Assistance League​. Cancellations & Refunds Wild Whatcom offers a ​50% refund before May 31​st ​ (not including 10% non-refundable registration fee) and ​no refunds after June 1. In the event that Wild Whatcom must relocate a wilderness exploration (backpacking trip) due to smoke, wildfire, weather, trail closures, emergency events, permitting, etc., we will offer a comparable trip during the original dates, but in an alternate location. In the event that Wild Whatcom is unable to provide a trip during the original dates, we will seek to find an alternative date that works for the majority of participants. Refunds, minus the 10% non-refundable registration fee, will be considered for those unable to attend the rescheduled trip. Safety & Emergency Preparedness “Safety first!” is the most important ​motto​ at Wild Whatcom. Backpacking trips, while rewarding, do carry some inherent risk. In order to mitigate some of this risk, Wild Whatcom focuses heavily on staff training and emergency preparedness. All of our field staff hold either a Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness EMT (WEMT) certification. Additionally, on top of year round training, staff attend four days of summer specific training each year. All members of the Wild Whatcom team are well versed in Wild Whatcom’s Risk Management Plan and Policies which are reviewed monthly by a Risk Management Committee. Wild Whatcom has also created a Crisis Management Plan that details emergency communication and evacuation procedures should an emergency occur during the course of a trip. In case of emergency, Wild Whatcom mentors carry a satellite communication device for the duration of the trip, allowing them to contact emergency services and Wild Whatcom staff in Bellingham. Mentors also carry a fully stocked first aid kit and participant health history forms, should medical attention be required. In the event that a family emergency occurs at home and you must get in touch with staff in the field, you may contact our voicemail line, 360.389.3414, and Wild Whatcom staff can help you communicate with your child’s trip leader. Staff Training At Wild Whatcom, we take great pride in the quality and training of our mentors. We believe it to be one of the things that sets our organization apart. In addition to mentors coming to Wild Whatcom with a wealth of varied experience—such as multiple years in other outdoor programs, counseling, social work, and teaching in public schools, to name a few—mentors are also provided continuous opportunities for training and expanding their skill sets as environmental educators, mentors, and program managers. All of our field staff hold either a Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness EMT (WEMT) certification. Financial support is provided for each staff member to either receive and/or keep their certification up-to-date. In addition to environmental education, youth development, and risk management training, we provide annual behavior management and mandated reporter trainings with outside experts. Additionally all staff working in Wild Whatcom’s Wilderness Explorations Backpacking program attend an additional four day summer training during which we focus on backpacking gear use and repair, backcountry navigation, wildlife safety, Leave No Trace Principles, group development, socioemotional learning and more! Health & Wellness Immunizations For extended backpacking trips lasting longer than 36 consecutive hours, a tetanus booster within the last 5 years and a current copy of your child's Immunization Record showing a full primary tetanus vaccine series is required to participate. No exceptions to tetanus policy will be allowed for extended backpacking trips as it would require evacuation of any participant who sustains any skin wound. Tetanus spores are present in soil and can occur even with a minor wound in individuals not immunized to tetanus. For participants planning to register for one of our summer extended backpacking trips, please note that a seven (7) month window is needed in order to get the full series of tetanus. Summer trips typically begin late June. Immunization records may be uploaded to your child’s account or submitted via email or postal mail at least 30 days prior to your child exploring with us. See our ​Immunization policy FAQ​ for more info. Health History As a part of Wild Whatcom’s registration process, all participants/families are required to fill out a health history form during registration with up-to-date medical information. This information is crucial to ensure the highest level of safety possible for all participants. Wild Whatcom’s Wilderness Explorations program operates in remote wilderness areas where emergency medical services may be delayed. The more information you share, the better prepared we will be. This info will be shared internally on a need-to-know basis with those responsible for participants’ care and treated confidentially. In the event that Wild Whatcom is made aware of undisclosed or new medical/mental/behavioral conditions and/or significant medication changes shortly before a trip, Wild Whatcom will review the condition/medications, and reserves the right to exclude your child if we feel we cannot keep them or other participants safe.
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