When the trip or program is more than 1 hour from definitive care.
What is the backcountry?
100
Rules staff teach and adhere to in the backcountry to minimize impact.
What is LNT Principles?
100
The required tie in for all ropes based climbing activities.
What is the Figure-8 Follow-through?
100
Proper footwear for mountain biking
What is closed toed shoes?
100
Boat, Paddle, PFD, Helmet, and Spray Skirt
What is the 5 essentials
200
Forms that must be filled out and checked by Trip Staff prior to the departure of a trip.
What is the Health Statement and Registration form?
200
A piece of gear that must be used only by Staff and in a designated area outside of the main camp.
What is a stove?
200
The only discipline of climbing where a helmet is not required at all times.
What is Bouldering?
200
The student/staff ratio for a mountain biking trip.
What is a 4:1 ratio?
200
All participants must demonstrate this skill before entering a kayak with a spray skirt.
What is a wet exit?
300
Steps taken prior to departure to mitigate indents/injury while on a trip.
What is Risk Management Plan?
300
30ft
What is the minimum safe distance between leaders in a Lightning Storm?
300
All participants must demonstrate mastery of these before they can do it.
What is the principles of an effective belay?
300
A piece of gear essential for mountain biking besides a helmet.
What is eye protection?
300
A piece of gear that needs to go in the stern of every kayak on a trip.
What is flotation bags?
400
Statistically the most dangerous part of any Outdoor Program
What is the van ride.
400
3:1
What is the required student/staff Ratio for Mountaineering?
400
Appropriate for when there is uneven terrain, marked difference in body weight, risk of being in a rock/ice fall zone, or increased security is desired.
What is a ground anchor?
400
The place where bikes are transported
What is the Box Trailer?
400
A piece of gear a trip leader needs on top of their own 5 essentials and medical equipment.
What is a breakdown paddle?
500
An effective way to manage participants while there is down time if they would like to travel from camp on their own agenda.
What is the buddy system?
500
3rd/4th Class Terrain
What is the terrain difficulty when participants require supervision and or management?
500
Their own height
What is the maximum height a boulders feet can be above the ground?
500
Uphill
What is the direction of travel where riders have the right of way?
500
100 degrees F
What is the minimum combined water and air temperature for safely managing white water sports?