TRIP PLAN for OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Sections:
- Outdoor Travel Tips
- Outdoor Travel Essentials
- Detailed Trip Information
- Description of Trip's Members

OUTDOOR TRAVEL TIPS -- Be Sure to Keep These With You

ALWAYS CARRY THE ESSENTIALS -- If necessary, be ready to stay overnight. Carry a flashlight -- many people become lost because of darkness.

COMPLETE A TRIP PLAN and LEAVE IT WITH A FRIEND -- The trip plan explains your destination, the route you are taking, who is in the group and your return time. If you do not return as planned, the friend can give the form to the police.

NEVER HIKE ALONE -- Hike with a group and keep together. Travel at the speed of the slowest person. If a person becomes separated by going ahead or falling behind, they are more likely to become lost.

DO NOT PANIC -- Maintain a positive mental attitude if you become lost. Being lost is not as dangerous if you are prepared.

STAY WHERE YOU ARE -- People who carry on after they become lost usually get further and further from people who are looking for them. Also, going downhill often leads into natural drainage. Gullies typically have very thick bush, expansive cilffs, and waterfalls, making travel and searching more difficult.

USE SIGNALLING DEVICES -- Blowing a whistle, lighting a fire and staying visible will help searchers find you. Help searchers find you even if you are embarrassed or afraid. Remember that animals will not be attracted to your signals. Searchers may also use planes or helicopters -- make yourself visible to them.

BUILD OR SEEK SHELTER -- Protect yourself from the rain, wind and excessive sun. Be as comfortable as possible, but when it is daylight, make sure you are visible to searchers in helicopters or planes.

THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE -- An individual's belief that "it could never happen to me" is summed up as EGO. By being prepared, you can enjoy your trip outdoors regardless of what nature throws at you!

OUTDOOR TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
  • Map of the area and compass. KNOW HOW TO USE THEM!!!
  • Large orange-coloured plastic bag -- use as emergency shelter, signalling device, and rainwear.
  • Flashlight and spare batteries.
  • EXTRA food and water.
  • EXTRA clothing -- rain and wind clothes, toque and gloves, sweater and warm pants (NOT jeans!)
  • Sun protection -- sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, long-sleved shirt and pants.
  • Pocket knife.
  • Waterproof matches and/or a full lighter.
  • Candles and/or firestarter (efficient fire building in adverse weather must be learned before you venture out!)
  • Ensure weather forecast and hazards (eg. snow conditions) are checked prior to departure.
  • First aid kit -- (training is required to develop skills needed for proper first aid.)
  • Extras -- whistle, small lightweight ground insulation such as "insulite", projectile-type flares, tarp.
REMEMBER: bad weather, early darkness or an unexpected injury can turn any outing into an extended crisis!

Complete this form prior to an outdoor adventure; leave it with a responsible person. YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT! In the event that you do not return from your trip as stated in this trip plan, it will be given to police and search and rescue organizers.

START: _____/ _____/ _____/
Day of Week Date Month
 
INTENDED RETURN: _____/ _____/ _____/
Day of Week Date Month
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM
STARTING POINT:
 Vehicle Licence No.: _____________________
Make/Model: ___________________________
Colour: _______________________________
Owner: _______________________________
or Dropped Off at Starting Point by:
Name: _______________________________
Phone: ___________________________ ___
PURPOSE OF TRIP:
Day Hike 1/2 Day Hike
Overnight Hike Climbing
Fishing Hunting
Skiing Snowmobiling
Canoeing/Kayaking Mushroom Picking
Other: ______________
To be Picked Up at End Point by:
 Name: _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Time: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Location: _____________________________
Other rendezvous points used by the group:
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
THE TRIP:
General Area: __________________________________

Specific Area: __________________________________

Intended Route in (be specific): __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Intended Route out (be specific): __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Destination: ________________________

Local Landmarks: __________________________________

Map Used: _________________________

M.N.R./O.P.P Managment Unit(s): __________________________________
___________________________________
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES TAKEN:
Backpack Water Firestarter
First Aid Kit Flashlight Whistle
Avalanche Beacon Snowshoes Stove
Skis Extra Clothing Sun Protection
Tent (colour): __________________
Food (days per person): __________________
Radio (type and frequency): __________________
Signalling Device: __________________
Personal Locator Beacon: __________________
Cellular Phone No.: __________________
Firearms: __________________
RV, ATV, Boat (description): __________________
Other: __________________

DESCRIPTION OF THIS TRIP'S MEMBERS
  Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4
Last Name        
First Name        
Disability        
Age        
Height        
Weight        
Hair and Skin        
20/20 Vision?        
Family Doctor        
Hat Colour        
Coat Colour        
Shirt/Sweater        
Pant Colour        
Footwear Type        
Personal Preparedness        
Survival Training        
Outdoor Experience        
First Aid        
Avalanche Awareness        
Skier        
Snowshoer        
Other        


THE FOLLOWING WILL BE NOTIFIED IF I/WE CHANGE DESTINATION:

Name:
___________________
Address:
___________________

Home Phone:
___________________
Work Phone:
___________________

PLEASE NOTIFY THE POLICE IF I/WE DO NOT RETURN BY:

Date:
___________________
Time:
___________________

Signature:
___________________
Date:
___________________

When booking the services of Survival in the Bush Inc., a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining funds are due 45 days prior to course commencement. Medical reasons notwithstanding, should the client withdraw from any course, a 50% cancellation fee is automatically deducted from the full registration cost. If withdrawing with less than 45 days notice prior to course commencement, there is no refund. Survival in the Bush Inc., reserves the right to refuse a student's participation in any course should safety become a factor. All courses are subject to applicable GST and College Fees.