CHAPTER 1
Trip Planning
BASIC TRIP PLANNING
Group Size and Ability
Activities
Location and Weather
Expect the Unexpected
Equipment
Food
Costs
Skill Development
TRIP PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Pre-Trip
During the Trip
On Your Return
ROUTE DIFFICULTY
Trip Difficulty Rating
PLANNING A ROUTE
Guidebooks
Travel Logistics
Choosing Campsites
Estimating Travel Times
Time Control Plan
LONG-DISTANCE TRIPS
Resupply Issues
