Utah Admin. Code R501-8-10 - Water and Nutritional Requirements

(1) At least six quarts of potable water shall be available per person per day, plus one additional quart per person for each five miles hiked. Although it is not required that the entire amount be hand carried, water shall always be accessible during hiking.

(2) In temperatures above 90 degrees F., staff shall make sure each client's fluid intake is at least three quarts of water per day.

(3) Each field group in the field shall always have electrolyte replacement available.

(4) In temperatures above 80 degrees F., water shall be available for coating each client's body, and other techniques shall be available for cooling as needed.

(5) Potable water shall be available at each campsite. Water cache location information shall be verified with field staff before the group leaves camp each day.

(6) No expedition group shall depend on aerial drops for water. Aerial water drops shall be used for emergency situations only.

(7) Water from natural sources shall be made safe to drink through boiling, filtering, or disinfection in accordance with the center for disease control guidance.

(8) Each outdoor youth program shall have a written menu describing food supplied to the client which shall provide at least 3000 calories per day while in the field. There must be fresh fruit and vegetables available at least twice a week. Food shall never be withheld from a client for any reason. If no fire is available, other food of equal caloric value, which does not require cooking, shall be available.

(a) The menu shall be adjusted to increase minimum dietary needs as energy expenditure, including exercise and climate conditions, dictate.

(b) Food shall be from a balance of the food groups.

(c) Forage items may not count toward the determination of caloric intake.

(d) Multiple vitamin supplements shall be offered daily.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R501-8-10

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-06, effective 3/7/2022