First Snowboarding of the season

Today, was the first day of of our family's  ski season.  It was a a beautiful day for being out on mount Washington.  We spent most of the day getting back into the hang of being back on the mountain. I maneged to hit an ice ridge and strained my knee. So my brother had to go and get the ski patrol. It was my first time on a snowmobile it was fun except for my knee. I only strained my knee so it should be fine in a few days.

Clothing

These are the different types of layers and how to were them. I found all this info at the MEC website.
Base layer

Base layers (also known as underwear) should transport moisture away from the skin and disperse it to the air or outer layers where it can evaporate.
The best base layer materials are synthetics (polypropylene and polyester).
These are light and strong, absorb very little water, and are quick to dry.
Seamless or flat-seam garments lie flat and won't press into your skin under a harness or pack.
Base layers should fit snugly without being constricting.


Mid layers

The mid-layer provides insulation and continues the transportation of moisture from the inner layer.
Wool and synthetics are well suited to this because the structure of the fibres creates small air spaces that trap molecules of warm air.
As with the inner layer, this layer should be snug but not constricting.

outer layers

The outer layer protects you from the elements and should allow air to circulate and excess moisture to escape.
A shell made of a breathable and waterproof fabric, such as Gore-Tex, will protect you from wind and rain, and allow water vapour to escape.


gloves


In frigid temperatures, a layered mitt system is the best choice for warmth.
Layers dry faster than one heavily insulated piece, and let you swap out wet layers.
Wearing a shell outer glove and a thin polypro or Windstopper® liner is a good compromise

Features

• Cuffs keep out snow and insulate the wrist – an area of high heat loss. Look for cuffs that fit snugly but don’t impede circulation. They should be long enough to keep you covered when you reach way out for a pole-plant or way up for a tool placement.
• Reinforced palms are durable and offer good grippy texture. Double-stitching and extra layers of fabric will protect high-wear areas like the thumb, lower palm, and forefingers.
• Padding on the backs of the hands and fingers protects you when your errant ice tool swing catches “nothing but knuckle.”
• That little loop on the back of the forefinger lets you hang the gloves upside down on your harness so they don’t fill with snow while you climb

Start of Ski Season Preperations

On Sunday, I waxed all our skies and snowboards. My dad taught my how to wax them a few year es ago. I all so had to learn on how to set the ski bidding's. I don't ski so I have never had to set skis but this year I thought I would give it a try. 

search and rescue week 7

Yesterday night, us new members of SAR got a demo on how to use ropes and tapes.  I learned how to tie  a simple sling, the wrap two pull, and a water mark knot. We also did some compass work.

Headlamps

 These are some types of headlamps that I have looked at. I found all the info at MEC. I am looking for bright headlamps for when I am out in the bush I can see more than a few meters.



black diamond icon headlamp

Product Number: 5012-761
$63.50 CAD

  

 petzl myo xp belt headlamp

Product Number: 5018-807
  $84.00 CAD
 


This is the headlamp I am most interested in.

petzl myo xp headlamp
Product Number: 5018-806

$80.00 CAD

petzl tikka plus 2 headlamp

Product Number: 5019-585

 $37.00 CAD

petzl tikka xp2 headlamp
Product Number: 5019-583

$51.00 CAD

 

Gear I need for SAR

Here is a list of some of the items I will need for Search and Rescue. These items I will need to buy still.

Equipment
Metal cup        L
Headlamp  bright
paint drop sheet       M
proper out door knife
flares
fire sticks
steel wool
water/drop able lighter
mag light
pocket saw
rope
emergency stove
compass
Ziploc bag
foil
rock climbing helmet

First Aid Kit 

orajel
plastic gloves
saline
bandages
triangle bandages
mole skins
two eye patches
neoprene
pins and wrap around bandages
hot shots
feet warmers
hand warmers
face shield
antiseptics
stare strip
oral gel
towel wipes
adesent body warmers

Food 
nuts
hot apple cider
porridge
hot chocolate
lots of water
energy drinks

Clothing
took
scarf
gloves
leather gloves
goggles

search and rescue week 6

Last night, we went to Maquinna trails to test out some of our equipment.  I learned that I should try out my hiking boots in the snow to see how they work because my work boots have steel in them which sucks the cold out of the snow and into the boots.  I need to learn what type of gear I need to be able to be out in the snow for hours.

We were practicing low angle rescue which is were you lower a stretcher down a hill using ropes tied off to a tree.
To do this you need to tie a special type of note in the rope and hook it into the Cabrini on the rope around the tree.