PE FINALS

• Seven Summits


  are more than just conquering Mt. Everest. the highest point in the world.
• Seven Summits


  it is climbing and reaching the highest peaks of each continent in the world.
• Mr. Romeo "Romi" Garduce


  he is the first Filipino who was able to accomplish that.
• Mr. Romeo "Romi" Garduce


  he scaled the nature's Goliath, surviving the most extreme and challenging weather and environment conditions.
• Mountains


  are usually described by its height or its peak.
• Mountains


  to a mountaineer, it goes beyond the height of the mountain as climbs are also rated or graded that describe the challenges and difficulties in ascending a mountain.
• Hiking


  it is done on man-made road or well-made trails and basically shorter in distance, which sometimes only takes a day or two to cover.
• Trekking


  it becomes more rigorous such that it is done over a variety of terrain and takes a longer time to hike and thus, entails more days and nights in the outdoors.
• Demands for Preparations


  of a hike or a trek depend on the intensity of your climb.
• Preparing for a Hike


  on an easy trail, which only entails a day or less, will have different preparation from that of long treks or organized climbs.
• Physical Conditioning


  preparation for a long trek may be more intensive as it will need to prepare the body for the physical demand of the activity. Weeks before the trek, you should start the pre-conditioning of your body by exercising at least thee times a week for at least 30-60 minutes. Exercise should include aerobic activities that will strengthen the lungs and heart, and muscles strengthening and endurance training which will specifically help the legs for the long walk and the back for carrying your backpack.
• Physical Conditioning


  Nutrition is also important in the preparation. Trekking can be pretty intensive; thus, the body will be needing enough fuel to meet the demands of the activity. Fueling the body means increasing the amount of glycogen or stored glucose in the muscles. Although the body gets glucose form most food groups, it converts carbohydrates to glucose more easily.
• Trip Planning


  it is basic to any activity. Most activities end up unsuccessful and even disastrous due to poor planning or, worst, no planning at all.
• Trip Planning


  If it will be an organized climb, then most definetely, planning will be done with group. As a participant in the group, your task is always to get to know the facts about the mountain, learn the itineraries and other rules and procedures.
• Backpack, Footwear & Trekking Poles


  hiking essentials
• Backpack


  is very important during hike, since everything that one will be needing is carried in this pack. For a day's hike, a small pack is just fine as there are just a few things needed for it. Trekking on one hand is different story, as this is like carrying "your home on your back." Food, clothing, shelter, cooking gears, and other essentials will be placed in one pack.
• Backpacks


  have frames designed to give the wearer more support, protection, and better weight distribution. The framed packs have evolved over time with more innovative designs and materials. It may have an internal or external frame. The frame may come rigid or flexible. To distinguish them, the rigid frames are stronger but places a greater load on the packer when a change of direction is made during the hike, which is what flexible frames do. Internal-frame backpacks are body-hugging designed to keep hiker stable on uneven, off-trail terrain. However, the external-frame pack may still be a better choice in carrying a heavy, irregular load. External frame packs also offer good ventilation.
• Footwear


  Trekking requires long wallks and the shoes are the most important equipment at this point. With the wrong footwear, trekking experience will surely be a disaster, going home with blisters and bruises. A good fit is the number one requirment in choosing a footwear. The market is flooded with so many choices when it comes to footwear. However, the basis of decision will rely on where one will be using them. For the next discussion, our choice categories will be limited to hiking shoes, hiking boots, or backpacking boots.
• Hiking Shoes


  These shoes are lighter compared to boots and more flexible but offer less support. They are best for well-defined trails and shorter hikes where one carries relatively lighter load. For seasoned hikers, carrying some weight goes father even on rugged trails when wearing these shoes. They have already built considerable strength in their feet which means they will not rely heavily on the shoes for added support.
• Hiking Boots


  give more support and have more protective features than hiking shoes because they have higher cut with slightly stiffer materials. The trade-off though is weight these are heavier than hiking shoes
• Backpacking Boots


  For longer treks heavy loads, then these are more advisable. These shoes are tough and cane cope with all kind of terrain and weather conditions. They are taller and stiffer and have thicker outsoles with an all-around protection. The downside of these shoes iis that they are heavier compared to most hiking shoes and many hiking boots.
• Trekking Poles


  have a maximum length 135cm (54 inches). They are often made into two or three sections and can be retracted or extended as necessary. When fully retracted, it may be attached to the backpack.
• Trekking Poles


  are essential aide for those with knee problems. However, they are also used by some to provide lateral stability on steep slopes and aid when climbing rocks or boulders. They also become a tool in checking the depth of mud or water. Some may also have a dual function as a tent pole.
• H


  ike with a group and never alone. Hike within the trails and be aware of surroundings.
• I


  nstructions from guides, facilitators, or leader should be given utmost attention. Rules and regulations should be followed strictly.
• K


  eep in mind and heart the Leave No Trace Seven Principle.
• E


  nsure safety of self and others. Learn to apply first aid. Learn where to go and what to do during emergency situation.
• ____ and ____ are two floating crafts that may take anyone to place in the water that are even difficult to access by any other means.

  Canoeing and Kayaking
• has a covered deck

  kayak
• uses a double-bladed paddle

  kayak
• ____ extend legs and are seated low or sometimes on the deck.

  kayakers
• is wide open


  canoe
• uses a single bladed paddle


  canoe
• The word "canoe" originated from the Carib work "kenu" which meant ____.

  dugout
• Canoes were originally made from ____.

  large tree trunks
• *The oldest known canoe, ____ Canoe, believed to be constructed between 8200 and 7600 B.C. was found in the Netherlands.*

  Pesse Canoe
• Kayak or "qajak" meaning "____" or "____" originated from the Inuit and Aleut tribes of Arctic North America.


  "man's boat or "hunter's boat"
• *The oldest existing kayaks are exhibited in ____.*

  North America Department of the State Museum of the Ethnology in Munich.*
• A beam in the center of a canoe that allows the canoe to rest on a person's shoulder when portaging.

  yoke
• Crossbars reinforcing the cance and prevents sides from pulling apart under load.

  thwart