Trail Management

Managing the team is a significant for the success and safe trip. Basic know-how such as trail signs, tasking signaling, and trail practices important to survive in the mountain trip.

trail signs are temporary symbols used by mountaineers or climbers to guide themselves on their way back and/ or guide

In this part of planning, it is the designating of tasks and responsibilities to each member

It is the person in-charge of putting up trail signs and responsible for pacing the group. (Position: Front)

It is the person in-charge for securing that nobody is left behind and responsible in checking if there is any hiking equipment or person tools that might be missing along the trail. (Position: Rear/Tail)

It is the person assigned to communicate from the group’s home base for any updates such us current weather condition, precaution, or in responsible in any emergency. (Position: Home Base)

The person with a thorough knowledge of first aid technique and basic life support who address any emergency that may happen during the hike. (Position: Middle)

It is the person who is selected for being reliable, skills and leadership qualities.

The person in-charge to document all the details of the climb.

Before moving out to climb the group must set rules for signaling. For signaling it usually whistle.

two short whistle blasts

one long whistle blast

six blasts to a minute

three blasts in a minute

In exploring the trail, some guiding principles must be kept in mind.