Hi All,
Welcome to your blog for ADV111 Wilderness Expedition Skills I. As we discussed in class this past week, you'll be responsible for checking in here each week and posting your response to the questions of the week by clicking on the "comments" link below.
This week, I'd like you to respond to the following:
1. View the following two short videos about outdoor clothing and layering at:
https://youtu.be/Y-5xJh8jSg4
and
https://youtu.be/BJo4rfdTHRA
1. View the following two short videos about outdoor clothing and layering at:
https://youtu.be/Y-5xJh8jSg4
and
https://youtu.be/BJo4rfdTHRA
2. Recently, you have been given an equipment list identifying several pieces of clothing and equipment you will need for your coursework. Using this equipment list, your book, the videos above, and the discussions we have had in class
a. List out the pieces of clothing and gear you already own, and then
b. Identify each piece you still need to acquire in the next few weeks as we prepare for your expeditions
c. Finally, identify where you will research and look for each piece of gear you need and when you expect to have it by.
3. Explain why you are enrolled in the Adventure Recreation and Tourism program at WCCC. Please include the following:
a. what event(s) initiated your interest in this program
b. what you hope to learn, and
c. where you see yourself in 5 years from now.
4. Finally, please identify what you expect of your instructor(s) and include anything in particular they can do you help you achieve your goals.
This is due before class on Friday, September 13. I look forward to your response.
2.
ReplyDeletea. base layers, some insulating layers
b. more insulating layers, shell layers, waterproof watch
c. ll.bean this coming weekend
3.
a. being in the outdoors
b. I hope to learn how to navigate comfortably and without question
c. in 5 years I see myself as a full time game warden
4. I expect my instructor to take the time a teach me how to do the things I am trying to learn properly.
2. a. Base layers, Insulating layers, puffy coat/pants, hats, gloves, socks, rain jacket, day pack, pack, 20 degree bag & 0 degree, mess kit/pot, drybags
ReplyDeleteb. Headlamp, hiking boots, rain pants, watch, compass, sleeping pad, insulating pants
c. I’ll probably go down to Elsworth and go to some of the outdoor gear stores. The watch and compass are already in the mail.
3. a. The events that initiated my interest in this course are that, my tech school teacher took us up here on a field trip. My tech school class was called Outdoor Leadership so our teacher wanted us to see that you really could go to college for what we were studying at tech.
b. I hope to learn how to read maps better because there is always room for improvement.
c. I don’t really know where I’ll be in 5 years. I only hope I’ll be doing something I’ll love.
4. I just hope they’ll take the time to explain this better when someone doesn't understand a concept.
2A. Base layer, insulating layers, and shell layer.
ReplyDeleteB. I am ordering all of my equipment today from Amazon and REI outlet.
C. I spoke with Scott Frasier to determine my best route for my gear.
3. I am enrolled in the Conservation Law Enforcement Program at WCCC.
A. I enjoy being in the wilderness and learning new things every day.
B. I hope to learn better navigation skills as well as how to better prepare myself for travel in each season.
C.In 5 years I plan to be working with then Maine Warden Service.
4.I expect my instructors to help me better understand the environment in which I live.
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ReplyDelete2a. Base layers and some insulating layers soft shell layer 2b. Insulating layer, shell layer 2c. Llbean, thrift shops and other small out door gear shops. I expect to have everything by Monday 3a. I was in a canoe course with Scott and he sold me I could do things like this for school.
ReplyDelete3b. I’m excited to learn how to sale
3c. Traveling the country as an instructor.
4. To make a safe environment for questions and mistakes
From Minsis
a.I have all of my clothing, but I might need a few more layers and options but other then that I have everything, a frame pack, camping gear, mess kit, first aid, a sleeping pad, warm cloths, polyester base layers. I basically have everything that wont be provided as specified on the gear list.
ReplyDeleteb.So far I don't need any gear that I know of for the class, just needing to double check and see if all my gear is up to the standard. I don't need a compass but it will be here by the 17th at the latest
c. If all my gear checks out I will be fine but to be sure I plan to ask about it, if anything isnt up to code I will ask or suggestions on brands or keywords to look for and search amazon and or stores in the area that possibly provide discounts for students
3. I first had interest in WCCC when I visited with a class of mine, I loved that campus and the price wasn't too crazy for what I thought college would be. I hope to learn how to preform at my best under pressure as well as how to feel confident in my actions in the outdoors. In 5 years I hope to meld my two passions, outdoors and entertainment, into a profession that I will find fulfilling.
4. Personally I expect my instructors to be understanding above all else, learning is hard for alot of people, especially in my case where I try to take everything as a joke and learn through trail and error, which i understand can get frustrating for an instructor. I hope to make it through the year with some sort of skill set that I can apply in my own foolish way
2a. To be completely honest, I don't believe that I have any of the gear that is needed for the upcoming trip. And yes, I am aware that time is ticking.
ReplyDelete2b. I believe I need to get all of the gear required, except a compass, I do have that.
2c. I have saved a few gear items on Amazon, and have been looking into ways I can pay for the gear needed.
3a. I have already attempted to take this course once before, years ago, and I didn't really give it my best. A few years of figuring things out and I have come back with a plan.
3b. I hope to learn how to apply the knowledge gained from this program to make a living, doing something I love.
3c. 5 years from now I hope that I am doing exactly that, making a living doing something I love.
4. I have absolute faith that the instructors of this program know what they are doing, and I have no other expectations from them.
Shawn Hardy
ReplyDelete2. A. I have my Base layers, insulation layers
2. B. Still need the shell layers such as the marmot jacket and pants, I also still need my headlamp and
2. C. I know that Amazon has what I need also I will get any miscellaneous items I need from the local Walmart.
3. A. I have always been and outdoor do it yourself type of person. And being a game warden is something that I feel will fit right in to what I have always done. that hope of becoming a game warden is what led me to taking this course.
3. B. I hope to learn all the necessary skills to be an effective in reaching my goal to become a game warden specifically I would like to be able to know where I am and where I’m going at all times, not only so that I can navigate the woods but so that I can help others navigate woods.
3. C. in 5 years I see myself as a game warden.
4. I expect to learn the appropriate way to perform in the field and to be able to protect the people and animals that are in Maine.
Kimberly LeBlanc
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2A) Due to waiting on funding I currently have warm pants, compass, headlamp, and a waterproof watch with alarm.
B) Ill need everything but what is listed above from the gear list
C) Once I am able to find funding I plan on making a trip to Waterville/ Augusta area to see what I have in storage at my mothers due to a recent move to this area, and whatever I do not have I will go to Marden’s and other local stores between Waterville and Augusta to purchase what I need.
3A) I have always been a fan of the outdoors growing up but lost connection with the love of life and what it has to offer by making bad decisions and being in a very abusive relationship for a long time. After hitting rock bottom I decided to stand back up and crawl out of a dark cave and start from scratch in a new area 2 months ago with my kids which opened my eyes back up to what I love the most, and decided to pursue my career goals as a game warden. I have been on kayaking, hiking, horseback, and rock-climbing trip due to spending summers at my dad’s and getting involved in the boys and girls club while he worked. I’m very excited that my education mandated me to take a course like this to help me continue my healing process.
3B) I hope to learn how to love life all over again and to find out who I was meant to be rather than who I have been. I hope to learn all the essentials I will need to be successful in my career and to be confident in using them. I hope to learn more about self-love and how far I can go if I push myself over the finish line every single day even when it seems impossible. I also hope to learn more about living a happy healthy lifestyle by being active in the outdoors and using natural resources that are given to me.
3C) In five years I see myself living a happy, healthy, stable lifestyle as a law enforcement officer and being able to show my children that hard work and dedication pays off regardless of past life challenges. I want them to be proud of me and to be able to tell them stories of life’s realities to help them with their foundations as they grow. I can see myself taking them on adventures and teaching them to never give up on their dreams despite of the darkness in the world that they will encounter. I see myself being proud of who I am and showing the people that doubted me that I made it out alive and turned my life into something great despite the odds.
4) I expect my instructors to push me to follow my dreams and support me on my new life mission. I expect them to hold me accountable for my educational dreams and not allow me to give up even on my off days. I expect them to push me to my full potential and expose me to new things that I have missed out on due to a bad lifestyle and helping me to find out who I was meant to be in life. I expect them to be apart of my support team I have built after moving here and rooting me on as I cross the finish line.