1. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the health concerns that could occur while backpacking, including hypothermia, heat reactions, frostbite, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, snakebite, and blisters.

2. Do the following:
a. List 10 items that are essential to be carried on any backpacking trek and explain why each item is necessary.

b. Describe 10 ways you can limit the weight and bulk to be carried in your pack without jeopardizing your health or safety.

3. Do the following:
a. Define limits on the number of backpackers appropriate for a trek crew.

b. Describe how a trek crew should be organized.

c. Tell how you would minimize risk on a backpacking trek.

d. Explain the purpose of an emergency response plan.

4. Do the following:
a. Describe the importance of using Leave No Trace principles while backpacking, and at least five ways you can lessen the crew’s impact on the environment.

b. Describe proper methods of handling human and other wastes while on a backpacking trek. Describe the impor- tance of and means to assure personal cleanliness while on a backpacking trek.

c. Tell what factors are important in choosing a campsite.