Exam Flashcards
what is bouldering?
Bouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses.
What is the spotter?
The spotter stands below the climber, with arms raised or at the ready. When using ropes, the spotter becomes a belayer with a rope attached to themselves to makes sure the climber doesn’t fall.
benefits of indoor rock climbing?
Good for Beginners
Have no external variables to contend with
Rock climbing equipment?
Climbing Shoes - Grip
Helmet - Protection
Harness - Prevent falling
Gloves - Help prevent rope burns when belaying
Chalk - Provides extra grip
Rope
Karabiners - attach ropes to a climber’s harness, a belaying device or other ropes.
Rock climbing holds
Having four fingers in a large handhold is known as a jug.
A smaller hold that only one finger will fit in is called a mono.
There are also holds called ‘chicken-heads’, which are formed by a narrow neck and broad head shape.
Crimps r smaller holds, in which the fingers bend up and the fingertips push down
Dome Shape - This is called a sloper or a mantle
Knots ?
Figure 8
MTB Code of Conduct?
Ride In Control
Respect Rights of Others
Respect Environment
Set a Good Example
Safety MTB
Helmet
Water
Tube
Buddy
MTB Locations
Vic - Forrest, Bright, You Yangs, Lysterfield
Other Aus - Derby, Thredbo
MTB Sim/Difs
Similar - 2 wheels, brakes
Different - Suspension, Tread
Types of MTB
Cross Country, Downhill, Enduro
Snorkelling Equipment
Mask
Snorkel
Fins
Wetsuit
Gloves
Wetsuit Boots
Injuries (Snorkelling)
Barotrauma - Gas inside your body shrinks as you descend
Hypothermia - Body temp drops below safe limits
CO2 Overdose - Too much CO2
Hyperventilation - Not enough CO2
Snorkelling Locations
Vic - Popes Eye, Jawbone
Other Aus - Port Douglas, Heron Island
SUP equipment
Board
Paddle
Life Jacket
Safety (SUP)
Buddy
Life Jacket
Whistle
Tide/Weather
SUP Locations
Vic - Mt Martha, Barwon River
Other Aus - Balmoral Beach, Noosa Everglades
What make a relationships with the outdoor environment?
Perceptions — what we think about the outdoor environments
Interactions — what we do in, and with, the outdoor environments
Impacts — what happens as a result of our relationship.
What is the Outdoors
The outdoors is a place where manufactured features don’t dominate, only nature
Aus Outdoors
is the world’s lowest continent with few mountain ranges.
is geologically stable with some of the oldest land on earth and no active volcanoes.
is the driest inhabited continent, receiving the lowest annual rainfall, apart from Antarctica.
is climatically variable, especially with regard to rainfall.
is devoid of sizeable rivers, and has less run off than any other continent except Antarctica.
has large, but diminishing ground water resources.
has generally nutrient poor and unproductive soil.
is rich in minerals.
Motivation
Intrinsic - For fun, no reward
Extrinsic - For reward
