Our regular
course for the pack test consists of 12 quarter-mile laps around
the Salida High School track. Comfortable shoes and an mp3 player
are no substitute for preparation, but they help make the experience
a little more bearable.
Members
of the Colorado Air National Guard complete the pack test at Buckley
Air
Force Base, during an S-130/190 class provided by Colorado Firecamp
in July, 2006. Structural firefighting SCBA's were used as 45-pound
packs.
A fire engine with EMT's escorts the walkers for safety.
Thanks to Karen
and Willy Yuniker for use of the Adobe Park Arena north of Poncha
Springs during the January, 2007 S-130/190 class. The perils of stepping
in manure
for
the 19.3
laps around the indoor equestrian center were a small price to pay
for avoiding the snow and ice of an outdoor course.
