Bouldering Safety & Free Solo
Once you have completed a route on the climbing wall, how should you get down safely? Please be very specific and detailed in your answer.
If you are able, check below you to ensure no one is standing or climbing below. Then if there are down climbs/handles built into the wall use them to help you in getting down lower onto the wall. If none are available, use any holds around you to climb down at least half way before releasing down onto the mats. As your feet hit the mats be sure that you stay facing the wall and bend the knees and allow yourself to roll onto your back with your arms crossed on your chest.
What is another term for a route?
A problem
What is the name of the cove we went to for paddleboarding?
Satanka Cove
What are you required to have with you at all times while on paddleboard or any other watercraft?
A life jacket and a safety whistle
According to a poll, which Thanksgiving side dish is the least favorite among Americans?
Green Bean Casserole
What are the two ways that climbing shoes are different from normal shoes?
They have a rubber sole and toe box that helps grip the wall and the toe box is pointed more than a normal shoe to help you stay on the holds better.
What do most bouldering gyms use to rate the level of difficulty for each route?
The V-Scale
What are the steps to ensuring that a fire has been completely extinguished? There are 4 steps I am looking for.
Let the wood burn into ash. Drench the fire with water. Stir it around using stick or shovel. Put the back of your hand to the ash to see if you feel any remaining heat.
What are the fins on the bottom of paddleboards called?
Skags
What is an adult male turkey called?
A Tom
What three things do you need in order to climb safely and successfully in a bouldering gym?
Climbing shoes, crash pads (usually built in at a gym), and chalk
What does it mean to Traverse?
Traversing means to climb horizontally (side to side) instead of vertically.
What are the three components needed to build a fire? Please name and briefly explain each.
Tinder - starts the fire (leaves, pine needles, dry grass)
Kindling - catches fire from the tinder and gets the fire going a bit (twigs and small sticks)
Fuel - large logs to keep the fire going
What is the rotating portion of a compass called?
A bezel
How many calories are in a typical Thanksgiving meal?
3,000
What was the name of the climber in the movie Free Solo?
Alex Honnold
What wooden or plastic object do people use attached to the wall to specifically work on their finger and forearm strength for climbing?
Hangboards
What was the name of the trail we hiked for our field trip?
Ceran St. Vrain
Name at least 4 of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Leave what you find
Dispose of waste properly
Minimize campfire impacts
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of other visitors
Approximately how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York each year? If you are close you will receive the points.
3.5 Million
What was the name of the wall he climbed in Free Solo and which National Park was it located within?
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park
What is a dyno in bouldering?
A dyno is a dynamic move where a climber jumps off of one hold to get to another hold.
What was the original name of the property that now is named Colorado Youth Outdoors?
Swift Ponds
A bow has two rotating wheels on each end - what are they called?
Cams
Which state produces the most cranberries each year?
Wisconsin