Canoes
What is a portage?
Portaging is the act of carrying a canoe overland between bodies of water.
Provides shelter from the elements and a comfortable place to sleep?
Tent!!
what is the most common type of campfire
Tepee
What does Leave No Trace mean?
leaving your campsite cleaner than you found it, properly disposing of waste, and minimizing your impact on the environment.
When camping in the desert what is the number one thing you have to take with you?
Water!
What is the front of the canoe called?
THE BOW!
Keeps you warm and comfortable during the night
Sleeping Bag!!
What is the correct way to collect water when camping?
You can gather water from sources, like streams, lakes or even rainwater. To ensure its cleanliness you can purify the water by either boiling it treating it with chemicals or using filters.
What time at night should you start to be quiet at a campsite?
when camping at high altitude or in a mountain climate what do you need to be worried about?
Oxygen levels!
what is the most common canoe stroke
the most common is the forward stroke
Contains basic medical supplies for treating minor injuries and illnesses?
First Aid Kit!
How can you protect yourself from wildlife encounters while camping or hiking in the wilderness?
Hide strong odors and food, but if one comes right up to you make yourself look big and be loud.
What color are the campsite marker in backcountry camping in Algonquin
orange!
when camping in the wet season what are some things you should bring with you?
Bring clothing that dries quickly
a waterproof tent or shelter
Rain coat
What are the most common materials used to build a canoe
Canoes are commonly crafted using materials including aluminum, fiberglass, plastic and composite materials, like Kevlar.
Handy for various tasks such as cutting, chopping, opening cans, and repairing gear?
Multi-Tool!
What are some ways to stay warm and dry in cold and wet weather conditions?
Make sure you have proper clothing like waterproof clothing on the outside and on the inner layers wear heavy clothes. Build a good fire and make sure you have proper shelter that is water proof.
When would you use the Keep Right, Pass Left rule?
In a portage!
What is the name of sleeping bag you need for winter camping?
down sleeping bags!
what culture first used the canoe?
Indigenous communities, across the globe have relied on canoes for centuries with evidence of canoe designs dating back, more than 8,000 years ago
Allows you to prepare meals and boil water for cooking and drinking?
Camp Stove!
First thing to do if you get lost in the wilderness?
Do not panic and stay put at the location you are at if you keep moving it will be tougher for search and rescue teams to find you?
When passing a (watch out for crossing moose sign) in Algonquin Park, what should you do ?
Put googly eyes on it!
What type of ecosystem is Algonquin Park?
deciduous forests!