37.99.217    PRIVATE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: EXPEDITION: WATER REQUIREMENTS

(1) A program must have written policies and procedures on expedition water requirements to include:

(a) program participants must have access to potable water at all times;

(b) water must be available at each expedition camp site. Water cache location information must be verified by field staff before the group leaves expedition camp each day;

(c) expedition groups may not depend on aerial drops for water supply. Aerial water drops must be used for emergency situations only; and

(d) water taken by staff or program participants from a natural source and used for drinking or cooking must be treated to eliminate health hazards.

(2) Each group must have a supply of electrolyte replacement, the quantities to be determined by group size and environmental conditions.

 

History: 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA; IMP, 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA; NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.