049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-11

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 12-11 - Nutrition

(a) The quantity of food served shall meet the demands of the environment and the physical activity in which the child is engaged.

(b) A child's refusal to eat or drink, which negatively affects his/her health and/or safety, shall result in evacuation from the field.

(c) Water Requirements.

  • (i) Children shall have access to potable water while engaged in hiking. At a minimum children shall:
    • (A) Be provided six (6) quarts of potable water a day; and
    • (B) Be encouraged to consume at least three (3) quarts of potable water a day.
  • (ii) When the temperature is eighty degrees (80°) Fahrenheit or higher, water shall be available for coating each child's body for the purpose of cooling as needed.
  • (iii) When water caches are used, each water cache shall be placed prior to the day the group leaves the camp. Field staff shall verify the water cache locations before the group leaves the base camp each day.
  • (iv) An expedition group shall not depend on aerial drops for its water supply. Aerial water drops shall be used only in the case of an emergency.
  • (v) Water from a natural source used for drinking or cooking shall be treated for sanitation to eliminate health hazards.
  • (vi) Each group shall have a supply of electrolyte replacement, quantities to be determined by group size and environment conditions.

049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-11