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SCOPE
Lead a Dog Sled Journey is for guides who may be in charge of leading dog sled journeys in terrain that may include, sea ice, established roads and trails, mountains and passes. It may include areas where sea ice cracks and crevasses are present. It is a minimum requirement for longer journeys outside a town or village.
PREREQUISITES
• Logged experience >10 dog sledding trip
• PQ Communications for Polar Operations
• PQ Navigation Skills for Polar Operations and Advanced Terrestrial Navigation Endorsement
• PQ Interpretation Skills for Polar Guides
• Crevasse Awareness and Management
• Operations in Polar Bear Environments if operating in these environments
CROSS CREDIT
Some Elements from PQ Lead a Hike in Non-Technical Terrain may be cross credited if a guide has that award and has been assessed. See Cross Credit Matrix for Elements common to the two awards.
