Team leaders - Pass this along to your team members who are attending
- This is a harsh, hot, dry, desert environment with potentially dangerous wildlife.
- Temperatures can reach 110 F (42 C)! Team members look out for each other!
- Dehydration injuries happen every year. BE PREPARED! WATER WATER WATER!!!
- Getting a headache? THAT'S A BIG SIGN OF DEHYDRATION - Quickly drink a whole bottle of water to make it go away
- Recovery team members need to have HARD SOLED shoes or hiking boots. Normal tennis shoes will not keep the large bush thorns from penetrating your foot
- Everyone should be drinking significant amounts of water.
- Any team members wearing inappropriate/unsafe clothing will be asked to correct it immediately. Failure to comply will lead to points being deducted/you may be asked to leave.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
- Mandatory clothing for anyone recovering a rocket
- Lightweight, Long Pants (Nylon/Poly)
- Sun shade hat (Large brimmed)
- Hiking Boots, Tennis shoes (Must be closed Toe) must have HARD SOLES
- Long sleeve, fishing-style shirt
- Desert wildlife to avoid:
- Tarantulas
- Snakes
- Scorpions
Clothing to AVOID (You may be asked to change your attire if you wear inappropriate clothing):
- Open toed shoes, flip-flops, sandals
- Sleeveless T-shirts, tank tops, half-tops
- Shorts
Additional Items to carry with you:
- Water, lots of it! Always have water with you. Your team should bring cases of water with you everyday
- First Aid Kit (for your group)
- Sun Tan Lotion – SPF 45+ (apply every 2 hours)
- Insect Repellant
- Sunglasses
