On the last leg of AHON's 7th year of successful existence was a special offeriing to our new advocates. A comprehensive Basic Hiking Course of most generally called "BMC" (stands for Basic Mountaineering Course) by current outdoor enthusiasts in the Philippines. The third and most inclusive AHON has organized since its conception back in 2012. We designed and prepared a course to educated anyone who wishes to know more about AHON and its undertaking. It is through this effort that the group believes gaining appreciation and support from the community. AHON pionners were trained to facilitate topics and share learning information based on actual experiences to help back up the group's advocacy and vision.
I.
Planning & Preparation (Hiking)
Things to consider in planning:
a)
Itinerary – brief explanation; Importance of an
Iti ; Simple illustration
b)
Awareness to local regulations if any; Securing
a Permit if required
c)
Expenses: Transportation/Parking if applicable;
local imposed fees; guide & porter
fees
d)
Synchronize Time
Food Provision relative to the planned Itinerary
Meal
preparation suggestions: Homemade packed meals, Take out packed meals, or to be
cooked on site. Give samples
Trail
food suggestions: Home prepared or
Ready-to-eat trail food. Give Samples
Mess
Kit Sample
Water
and other Hydration options including water management
Equipment & Personal Gears
Enumerate,
Illustrate & Explain AHON “What’s on your Backpack” Checklist
Ideal
Clothing Explained – must be
o
Lightweight
o
Moisture wicking
o
quick drying
o
Promotes ease of movement
o
Weather appropriate-illustrate types of jacket
being used on different climatic condition; Insulator; windbreaker, Shell
varieties
Footwear:
Explain its difference to other type of sport shoes.
Other Equipment by preference:
Trekking Poles and how to use them.
Pack Loading
Explain
and Illustrate Types of Backpack: Panel Loading & Top Loading
Show some Packing aids;
Organizers, Stuff sack; dry bag; Mesh bag
How to pack using a Panel
Loading Backpack
How to pack Using Top Loading
backpack
Weather Proofing Techniques
II.
AHON Signature Practices
How
to Interpret an AHON Hike AD – Provide Big Hike Ad Illustration
o
Title & Hike number
o
Assembly Venue and Time – “The 10 Minutes Rule”
o
Hike Boot or Hike Difficulty level explained
The Role of a Team Leader
AHON
Traditional Routine
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Attendance including individual cellphone
numbers
·
Prayer
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Brief Hike Description/ Expectation
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Last minute Gear check including Food &
water requirement
·
Group Pictures
·
“Pack-in, pack-out”
·
Minimize impacts, avoid switchbacks
·
Safety during Hike
Safety
During Hike Explained
§
Team Leader identifies himself and assigns:
Lead, Mid & Sweep
§
Explain each Function and why is it important to
have such assignments
§
Distance between hikers
§
“Buddy System”
§
Use of whistle
§
Rest Stops e.g.“Take 5”
§
Trail Signs; use of established trails; No
switchbacks
§
Regroup
§
Courtesy to other hikers: Smoking while hiking
absolutely discourage, Alert everyone of any danger
§
No other plan but the iti
§
Inform and ask permission from the TL if there
are other ideas arising not included in the iti
§
TL decision is last and final
Keeping in good shape
v
Do not hike with an empty stomach
v
Carbo loading day prior to hike
v
Importance of hydration prior to hike
v
Warm up/ stretching exercises before a hike
v
Wearing appropriate clothing
v
No smoking please!
v
Avoiding muscle cramps
v
Rest stops and lactic acid effects
v
Water management
III. First Aid
Basic
First Aid on the following:
·
Sprains/fractures
·
Blisters, Cuts & Wounds
·
Bleeding
·
Head Injury
·
Insect Bites
·
Allergies
·
Hypothermia
Types of Bandages
How to survive Muscle Cramps
Improvised Stretcher
Ways to carry a victim
How to properly assess the
condition of a victim
When TO and NOT TO ask for
help
IV.
Sensitivities
Gender Sensitivity
Sensitivity is
the act of being sensitive to ways people think of gender. It tries to ensure
that people rely less on assumptions about traditional and outdated views on
the role of men and women.
Explain the
difference of SEX to GENDER. Examples/Exercises
Sex refers to
biological and physiological characteristics of men and women.
Gender refers
to socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, attributes that a given
society considers appropriate for men and women.
Thus while sex
is permanent….gender construction varies from one society to another.
Modern Life Gender Orientation:
LGBT, Non-Binary Transgender etc.
Biological differences between
women and men dictates variance in social roles and personality. These differences reinforce the notion that
men are superior than women.
What is Stereo typing; Gender
Subordination, Gender Inequality
Stereo typing Samples:
STEREO TYPE
|
SHOULD BE
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“look and dress like a girl”
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You can wear whatever you want
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“Act like a lady”
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Be yourself
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“Think and decide like a man”
|
Think
|
“work like a boss
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Be the boss
|
EQUALITY
When God
created the first man and woman, His idea in mind was companionship, equality
and shared mission….to be in dominion over all other creations. Together they
will serve according to His will….PARTNERSHIP.
Samples/Discuss Gender Sensitive
Hiking/Outdoor Issues
Sensitivity
to Indigenous People and Local communities
On
Indigenous People and local communities
On respecting
their culture.
·
Never imposed other philosophy
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Respect their rituals and other observances
·
Before Taking Photographs
How to interact with them
·
Smile and other hand gestures other than
dialects is a safe form of communication
Acceptable Forms of sharing
·
On Healthcare, basic forms of Education reading
and writing
Appreciate their customs and
traditions
Immersion
Have
some knowledge about the IP and come with a completely open
mind. Expect differences on customs,
lifestyle, set of beliefs and food. Some perhaps will be outside the visitors comfort zone. That’s a good thing rather than bad. Learning other culture help one grow as a person.
Empathy and awareness of other cultures helps
gain new perspective.
Indigenous people on the
other hand simply needs sustainable development strategies that will still
protect their lifestyle and make a living—without having to sacrifice their culture
or environment.
Realize how valuable it is to preserve our roots and culture;
how identities matter, it is our responsibility too to help them preserve it
and pass on the heritage. We should not allow their fire to burn down. Their
colorful and meaningful culture and traditions deserves to be witnessed by us,
especially the younger generation so that they may develop appreciation for it.
We know that we have to move forward with time but it doesn’t mean that we have
to leave our roots behind. We, in fact, need to first plant our roots and be
proud of it before we can truly move forward.”
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
3. Dispose of waste properly
4. Leave what you find
5. Minimize campfire impacts
6. Respect wildlife
7. Be considerate of other visitors
V.
Camping
Group Equipment
Ø
Shelter
Ø
Food & Cooking Utilities
Ø
The importance of Meal Planning and Preparation
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Sleeping Utilities
Ø
Wash Kit
Ø
Water Requirement
Ø
Distribution of Loads among group mates
Ø
Campsite selection
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