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Workshop Leaders:Mark Sutton, Experienced Blind Hiker and Outdoor EnthusiastScott Kies, COMS, Experienced Sighted Hiker and Outdoor EnthusiastGeorge Wurtzel, Construction Manager, Enchanted Hills Camps and RetreatIn Collaboration with:Tony Fletcher, COMS, Director, Enchanted Hills Camps and RetreatSchedule9:30-10:30(ish): N CAOMS business meeting10:30-11:30: EHC Director s presentation and tour of facilities11:30-12:30: Lunch (provided by EHC)12:30-3:00: Experiential workshop ON EHC HIKING TRAILSOUTLINE:1. Introduction: Where are Marc, George and Scott coming from and their expectationsregarding non-urban travel. ~15 min2. Effective communication between hikers: How much information is too much. Discussionabout establishing communication guidelines. ~15 min3. Tools of the trade: What are the Pros using? ~15 min Sighted guide/ techniques Trekking poles Echolocation Tips: Roller Ball, Roller, Bundu Basher, glider Footwear (Please no sandals or open toed shoes) Hat with brim4. Hike of the grounds: Use of techniques discussed. Work on Orientation Landmarks, Clues/cues to the environment. ~45 min5. Wrap up discussion: What worked? What didnt? Suggestions for Enchanted Hills. Suggestions for Presenters.6. Compass Game |
