Festive Film Frenzy
In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister uses this icy object to make the burglars slip at the bottom of the stairs.
What is water?
This white, fluffy precipitation forms when water vapor freezes into tiny ice crystals.
What is snow?
This direction-finding skill uses the sun, stars, or a compass to stay on course.
What is navigation?
For a minor burn, Scouts cool the area under this for several minutes.
What is cool running water?
This simple knot is used to join two ropes of the same thickness.
What is a square knot?
In The Grinch (2018), the Grinch’s loyal dog helps him pull the sleigh. Name that dog.
Who is Max?
This cold-weather sport uses long, narrow boards and is popular at the Winter Olympics.
What is skiing?
On a hike, Scouts follow this safety rule: stay behind the person in front of you and keep the group together.
What is the buddy system?
If someone is dehydrated on a hike, this is the first thing you should give them.
What is water?
This cutting tool folds into its handle and is often carried by Scouts on campouts.
What is a pocketknife?
In Elf, Buddy proudly declares the four main food groups for elves: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and this sweet liquid.
What is syrup?
This natural winter hazard forms when dripping water freezes, often hanging from roofs like sharp, frozen spikes.
What are icicles?
This nighttime activity helps Scouts identify constellations like Orion and the Big Dipper.
What is stargazing?
This type of bite can be dangerous and requires washing the wound and seeking medical attention—especially common outdoors.
What is a snake bite?
This knot is perfect for tightening a tent guyline because it can slide when pulled but holds under tension.
What is a taut-line hitch?
In The Polar Express, the first gift of Christmas is one of these small items that jingles.
What is a bell?
When you can see your breath in cold air, it's because warm air from your lungs condenses into this.
What is water vapor?
This outdoor skill helps Scouts judge how far they’ve traveled using steps—often counted in groups of two.
What is pacing (or pace counting)?
When treating a sprain, Scouts follow the “R.I.C.E.” method. The “R” stands for this.
What is rest?
This tool helps Scouts safely chop wood and must always have its “blood circle” checked before use.
What is an axe?
In Frozen, Elsa accidentally freezes the kingdom of Arendelle. Her sister Anna sets off on a journey with this ice harvester to find her.
Who is Kristoff?
This meteorological term describes a powerful winter storm with strong winds, blowing snow, and very low visibility.
What is a blizzard?
This survival signal uses three of something—three fires, three whistle blasts, or three flashes—to mean “I need help.”
What is the international distress signal?
If someone is not breathing and unresponsive, Scouts call 911 and begin this lifesaving procedure.
What is CPR?
This lashing is used to attach two poles together at an angle, such as for building a tripod.
What is a diagonal lashing?