1.2 - Hiking & Expedition Planning
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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does the ACSM walking equation calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about what we need to know while walking.
What factors are included in TDEE?
💡 Hint: What do you think affects how many calories we burn in a day?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the ACSM walking equation help estimate?
💡 Hint: Consider what you're using energy for during physical activities.
True or False: TDEE includes only basal metabolic rate.
💡 Hint: Think about what else affects our overall energy expenditure.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a comprehensive hydration strategy for a 4-day backpacking trip, factoring in approximate sweat rates and daily fluid needs for 4 different hikers of varying weights.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would weigh the water consumption against physical activity levels.
Create a risk assessment for a proposed trek in a high-altitude area, identifying at least three potential hazards and how you would mitigate them.
💡 Hint: List specific strategies you would implement to minimize each hazard's impact.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Energy Expenditure - ACSM
- Hydration Strategies for Climbers - Climbing Magazine
- The Importance of Proper Footwear - REI
- Outdoor Equipment Maintenance Tips - Outdoor Research
- The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Nutrition - Hiker's Corner
- Emergency Preparedness for Hiking Expeditions - Red Cross