1. Martin's Cove has reported Ticks this season. Before each hike, spray skirt bottoms, trouser bottoms and shoes with DEET Repellent. And as much as possible STAY ON THE TRAIL!
2. Rattle snakes seen. No bites for the past 10 years at Martin's Cove. Let's not break their record. Stay on the trails. Stay away from rock walls. DO NOT CHASE snakes.
3. Weather is HEATING UP. They expect some cloud cover. But O, O, PLEASE DRINK, DRINK, DRINK. I know it is SO tough on the girls to find a bathroom AND deal with all the paraphernalia. But OH, you can get sick in a hurry in the burning sun when not drinking enough water and fluids. Ask our Female Medical Support Staff for some ideas for the girls bath rooming on the Trail.
4. And SUNSCREEN. Apply morning, afternoon and Sunny evenings.
5. BLISTERS ON HEELS AND TOES. It is much better to prevent than to treat. If you feel a hot spot inside your shoes (like you skiers are used to looking or feeling for), stop and remove shoes and socks and apply duct tape, TegaDerm, Medipore, or Moleskin to the area. If there is a blister use Poly Mem. (Find Medical Staff Handcart with the white and Red Cross Flag and show Trek Medical Person).
6. Sick Call : At the Medical Treatment Tent (Set up near Food Prep Area)
Thursday evening after tent set up and around dinner time.
Friday morning at breakfast time.
Friday afternoon upon return to camp from Trek to Martin's Cove
Saturday morning at breakfast time
7. Please stay together with your Family. Sometimes one can get discouraged and just want a few minutes alone. This is wilderness country. Getting lost is not too hard. And getting hurt is even easier. If you need some time alone, and go somewhere out of site, you MUST take someone along. I know...)
8. LIGHTNING: Each 5 seconds between lightning flash and thunder is one (1) mile distance away. If you find yourself in a situation with 15 seconds or less, time between flash and thunder, you are in imminent danger. Separate, at least 15 feet apart, and away from Handcarts and buildings, outhouses, etc. Crouch in a low area, and balance on the balls of your feet. Lean forward and keep your head low. Only balls of feet touch the ground (Except to get your balance).
9. If you feel threatened in any way, out there. First, stop and THINK. What is the danger? What am I going to do to reduce or remove myself from the danger? What can I do to assist others in danger (without risking my own safety)?
10. Some Handcarts will have Supplemented First Aid Paks, and trained Medical Personnel. These Handcarts will fly a Red Cross Flag. The Medical Personnel will have a Red Arm Band. Please ask for help if you have concerns.
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