Week 1 (28th May 2025) - Trip planning & Risk Management
Section outline
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We'll watch parts of this video clip and use it to make notes on what we should do to reduce risk:

Before leaving on an adventure
During the trip, especially if we get lost, tired or injured and can't continue
After the trip, when we finish
Parts (minutes): 6-10:30, 12-12:30, 14-14:25, 15-16:30, 17:18-18:50Before going on a trip, it's good to prepare a RAMS form.This stands for Risk Analysis Management System.It helps you make sure that you have thought of what might happen and what you need to keep safe.
Task on Google Classroom: "Planning a Trip so it's safe"
Here's a video of a New Zealand man who got lost in Kahurangi National Park.
As you watch this, add to your notes in the shared Google Doc.
What did John do right? What did he do wrong?
Here's a video by Ray Mears about surviving in the NZ outdoors.
As you watch the video, add to your notes on Joe Baugardner in the shared GDoc issued in GClassroom.
It outlines some mistakes made by a father & son on a tramping trip.
https://www.veoh.com/watch/v6336204t9Qxdwas
Extract (minutes) 2:16-8:05
Outdoor Safety Code