Terrestrial Trip Plan

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1 Terrestrial Trip Plan Provide name of all parties conducting off campus Terrestrial field work (If a UP Course, please print and attach the full class list) 1. Name: 2. Name: 3. Name: 4. Name: Departure date / time; Planned return date / time. Departure: Date: Time: Intended Return: Date: Time: Provide the location and purpose of your trip. Be specific this information will be used to locate you if necessary. If you do not return within 1 hour of intended return time the RCMP (911) will be alerted to initiate search and rescue. Purpose: Drop off point or Where parked: Dropped off by: Route (be specific): Include any rendezvous points (GPS coordinates) used by group: End-point: Same as start? If different, list: To be picked up by: phone#: at time: Automobile 1: make/model, colour, Lic. plate: Automobile 2: make/model, colour, Lic. plate: Water Vessel Type, colour: Check-in person/emergency contact at BMSC: Name: phone #:

2 Activity: circle all that apply: Terrestrial research, ½ day hike, day hike, overnight hike, climbing, fishing, wading, canoeing/kayaking, mushroom picking, other: Equipment & Supplies Check off the equipment and supplies you are taking with you. Are you taking the essentials? go through safety back pack o Food & Water -list days per person: o Map & Compass: type of map used: o First Aid Kit o Fire starter/candle -waterproof matches, full lighter o Sun Protection ie: sunglasses, sunscreen,hat, long sleeved shirt and pants o Extra Clothing wind and rain protection/warm clothes o Pocket Knife o Flashlight/headlamp -with full/extra batteries o Emergency Shelter / Emergency Blanket /Rope o Signalling device-whistle/mirror, orange plastic bag o Flare Gun o Bear Banger Other Equipment o GPS o Sat Phone # : Cell Phone #: o VHF Radio o Walkie-Talkie: # of: o Stove o Tent, Type : Colour: I ensure I have: checked all essential equipment being taken, submitted and received full approval of my field project proposal, am aware of possible risks and have prevention / mitigation plans in place, and checked weather forecasts and hazards prior to departure. Signature of person 1: Signature of person 2. Signature of person 3. Signature of person 4. Discuss your trip plan with the DSO, University Programs Coordinator or Research Coordinator as appropriate, and post outside of the main Administration Office

3 Please clearly mark and number your field sites, including drop offs/parking/and pick ups in the order in which you will be working at them Notes:

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5 Plan your travel route; know the terrain and conditions; check weather Always fill out a trip plan Always carry essential equipment and know how to use it: Carry a safety back pack containing: Flashlight, fire making kit, signalling device (i.e. whistle, flare gun), extra food and water, extra clothing, navigational/communication devices, first-aid kit, emergency blanket/shelter, pocket-knife, bear banger, and sun protection. Add other equipment specific to your chosen activity, season and location. Travel with a companion: the loneliest number is two. A companion can help overcome difficulties or emergencies. Be prepared: ensure all team members understand what to do in the event of an emergency. Do not depend solely on technology: Equipment failure and lack of reception are very possible in the outdoors. Carry a map and compass as a backup. In an emergency Do not panic Stay calm and maintain a positive attitude. STOP Stay put Sit, Think, Observe, and Plan. It reduces the time and search area for the authorities who are looking for you. Seek shelter Protect yourself from the elements by staying warm and dry. Use emergency blankets. Signal for help Think BIG, Think CONTRAST, Think 3 s: Create a ground-to-air symbol by: making the letter V or SOS (at least 3 meters in length); building 3 small signal fires with lots of smoke (green branches); or 3 rock piles to signal distress. Use whistle blasts x 3, mirror flashes x 3, horn blasts x 3 Take this sheet with you along with the Sat-phone instructions The Satellite phone is available from UP - A sat phone use orientation with UP is mandatory prior to use