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Training modules for BeaverCount-Outdoor preparedness Quizz

Foot gear: Boots, snowshoes, other gear

Covers choice of gear, gear for conditions, and some snowshoeing techniques

Lace up boot

15 min

Here's a video about one type of boot suitable for snowshoeing.  You don't need to spend a lot of money, but this is a good place to start.  For BeaverCount, i prefer the Muck boot.  

Muck Boots

15 min

 I love my Muck Boots.  They come on and off easy.  Here is a video about them. They are warm and dry.  With wool socks, they can't be beat.  Here's a video about fit and socks. 

Muck boots.

15 min

Layering: How to Select and Use Your Clothing

Keep warm, dry and comfortable while out counting beaver habitat

By Grace Godfrey, I.S.U. Outdoor Leadership

8 min

Learn what not to wear when out on a winter snowshoe.  Click here to see the video.


Orienteering: Map and Compass

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YouTube lesson 1: Good overall map and Compass. 18 min

12 min

https://youtu.be/68l2ckEc1Oc

YouTube Lesson 2: Simplified compass use details taking a heading. 6 min

15 min

https://youtu.be/AeV9tkhIg4Ea

YouTube Lesson 3: SILVA 3-step method. 6 min.

15 min

https://youtu.be/-N8roXXgIhM    Orienting your map, taking a heading, measuring distance, taking a heading and following a course

YouTube Lesson 4 : Demystifying declination

15 min

https://youtu.be/peu7uMp0cVU

Test your knowledge with simple quiz

15 min

Take the quiz here


First Aid: Feet, Skin, Eyes, Stomach and Mind

Everyone has a little red bag that they carry gear in. But what about the gear between your ears: Siituational awareness and causes of panic

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15

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Too Hot in the Winter?

How to keep you body temperature just right.

Idaho State University Student Maya Reed discusses clothing, practices and

15

Check out the Youtube video here.


You're all wet: Problems, prevention and recovery

How to avoid getting wet and what to do if that happens.

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15

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You're ready: Watch the videos, take the Quiz and get certified.

How to avoid getting wet and what to do if that happens.

Orienteering Quiz

15 min

Test your knowledge of basic map and compass use here

Layering Quiz

15 min

Test your knowledge of layering here.

Temperature Quiz

15 min

Temperature regulation quiz here. 

Foot gear Quiz

15 min

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First Aid Quiz (Basic)

15 min

 UNDER CONSTRUCTION  

Getting Wet Quiz

15 min

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