Ascending Hikes – White Ranch Park

0730: Depart from the CMC parking lot to West Entrance - White Ranch Park                         0815: General group orientation at the White Ranch Park map kiosk to ask private disclosure of health care issues/emergency medications' usage and location in pack.            0830: Depart NB W. Rawhide Trail to Sourdough Spring Campground with frequent pauses to discuss: (1) map orientation; (2) map and field navigation activities, including manmade/artificial features and natural features; (3) rest step, purse lip breathing; and, (4) leave no trace principals. 1030: Arrive at Sourdough Springs Campground, Site 7. Vault toilet is clean and open. Sought shelter from the wind in leeward aspect of trees and in sundrenched open spaces. Successfully set declination for those that brought adjustable compasses. Overall review of plotting points with begin of exercises after a well-deserved lunchbreak. Everyone is in good spirits and cheerful. Great group dynamics between all participants. 1300: Achieved northernmost aspect of N. Rawhide Trail and S. Rawhide Trail at manmade shelter. Enjoyed well deserved break, group discussion, and decision to return to parking lot. 1400: Successful return to main parking lot. Excellent rotation of front and rear leadership throughout the day. Wayne served as an excellent Co-Leader and received 100% credit for assisting throughout the hike. Before group disbanded, I conducted a group discussion in which I asked each person to share one point that they learned as a result of the day's activities. Received positive reinforcement from all individuals.