DETAILED ADVENTURE SKILLS STAGES REQUIREMENTS |
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PLEASE SEE THE CLARIFICATIONS DOCUMENT ABOVE BEFORE ENBARKING ON, OR ASSESSING THE HILLWALKING ADVENTURE SKILLS |
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| Stage 1 | I can pack my rucksack for a day hike |
| I know what to wear and what extras I need to bring on a hike | |
| I know what food to bring on a hike | |
| I know how to behave sefely while hiking | |
| I can read a simple map | |
| I can point out and name the main features of a map | |
| I can be responsible for myself while we are hiking | |
| I can recognise the main distress signals | |
| I know the buddy system | |
| I understand why I should follow directions from an instructor | |
| I have atttended at least two hikes | |
| Stage 2 | I know what gear I need depending on the weather |
| I know why you bring certain foods and drinks on hikes | |
| I can point out the main parts of the compass | |
| I know how to get help if someone is hurt | |
| I can point out the different symbols and colours on a map and I know what they mean | |
| I can be a responsible member of my team while we are hiking | |
| I can get a weather forecast | |
| I have attended at least three hikes | |
| Stage 3 | I know how to treat simple cuts and scratches |
| I know why you bring certain clothing on hikes | |
| I know the main principles of LNT | |
| I know how to cross boggy ground | |
| I know how and when to use the main distress signals | |
| I can use a compass to find direction | |
| I can point out features on a map | |
| I can be responsible for myself and aware of my surroundings while hiking | |
| I can follow a route on an orienteering map | |
| I have attended at least three hiking activities and have been on the top of a mountain | |
| Stage 4 | I know how to pack a rucksack for weekend hikes |
| I can care for all my personal hiking equipment | |
| I know what team equipment to bring and why | |
| I know how to treat simple sprains and blisters | |
| I know the different emergency services that are available and how and when to call them | |
| I can follow our route on a map and find the main points using a compass | |
| I can be responsible for younger members of my team while we are hiking | |
| I have led a leg of a hike | |
| I have attended three hikes including an overnight | |
| Stage 5 | I know the potential dangers of weather on hiking |
| I know how to pack a rucksack for a hillwalking expedition | |
| I know when to cross a river and some different methods of crossing | |
| I know all about the LNT principles | |
| I know the main principles of navigating using a map and compass | |
| I can complete and use a route card | |
| I can be an active member of my team while hiking | |
| I have taken part in three hikes | |
| I have taken part in a two night hike in the mountains, based out of one campsite | |
| I have written a log for at least two of these activities | |
| Stage 6 | I know the causes and how to recognise and treat hypothermia, hyperthermia, sunstroke, dehydration and asthma, or anything medically relevant to my team |
| I know the limitations of my team | |
| I know the limitations of the compass and other navigation tools | |
| I can use a compass and map to find my position | |
| I know what group emergency equipment we should carry, and how to use it | |
| I can be responsible for myself and my team while hiking | |
| I can plan and lead a hike | |
| I have taken part in at least 6 hiking activities, 4 of which should be over 800m | |
| I have taken part in a 2 night hike in the mountains, including a low and high camp | |
| I have written logs for all of these activities | |
| Stage 7 | I can organise the transport required for an activity |
| I can budget for team hikes | |
| I know how to assess risk and be aware of group safety | |
| I know how to deal with mountain hazards | |
| I can plan escape routes | |
| I can navigate at night, in poor visibility, and do micro-navigation | |
| I have planned and led 1 hike without a Scouter | |
| I have participated in at least 5 hikes between 800m and 1300m and 1 over 1300m | |
| I have taken part in an unaccompanied but supervised 2 night hike in the mountains including a low and high camp | |
| I have written logs for all of these activities | |
| I have a logbook detailing at least 30 hikes and expeditions that I have undertaken | |
| Stage 8 | I have an outdoor First Aid certificate |
| I know how to safeguard others on steep ground | |
| I know how to use a rope on difficult terrain | |
| I can set up a simple belay | |
| I can lead a hiking adventure | |
| I know the procedure to be followed in the event of an accident | |
| I have taken part in at least 6 hillwalking adventures over 1000m and 1 over 2250m | |
| I can take responsibility for our group on a hiking adventure | |
| I have taken part in an unaccompained but supervised 2 night hike in the mountains outside the island of Ireland | |
| I have written logs for all of these activities | |
| Stage 9 | I know what equipment is required for various types of hillwalking expeditions, and the correct use and care of the equipment |
| I can navigate accurately and safely over the Irish mountains in any type of weather, and at night | |
| I can assess risk and take appropriate action to ensure safety | |
| I can practice basic winter mountaineering skills | |
| I can create an exciting expedition while catering for everyone’s needs | |
| I can budget, prepare and manage every aspect of the expedition | |
| I have a logbook detailing at least 20 hikes and expeditions that I have undertaken since stage 7 | |
| I have taken part in an expedition to 3250m | |
| I can be responsible for other in various situations on the mountains | |