True of False?
In a survival situation an insect diet can save your life
True! Insects contain Proteins which are great in your diet
True or False, a Western Hemlock has the smallest cone in B.C.?
True
What is the hockey team of Vancouver?
The Canucks
(Will also accept the Giants for anyone who is a WHL fan)
What are elders referred to as?
Living Treasures
Which lesser-known hiking trail goes up Grouse mountain next to the Grouse Grind?
The BCMC (British Columbia Mountaineering Club) trail
Name 8/10 of the essentials you should bring every time you venture into the outdoors
Flashlight, Fire-making kit, Signaling, Extra food and water, Extra clothing, Navigation/communication aids, First-aid kit, Emergency shelter, Pocket knife, Sun protection.
If you get lost, what should you do?
Hug A Tree and Stay Put
Name three types of tree you would find on Grouse Mountain
Yellow Cedar, Pacific Silver Fir (Amabilis Fir), Western Hemlock
What is the national animal of Canada?
A Beaver!
What do the paddles on Williams regalia represent?
It represents the Coast Salish people's main mode of transport - the canoe
And also represents our journey through life
What species of bird is the mountain named after?
Sooty Grouse (Previously a Blue Grouse)
INTRO
What are 3 ways to start a fire without matches or a lighter.
Flint & Steel, Battery and Steel Wool, Friction,
Bear's don't hibernate, they go into?
Torpor
What is Canada's longest river?
The MacKenzie River in the North West. The river is 4,241 km/ 2,635 miles long
True or False - The animal depicted over Blue Grouse Lake is a humpback whale
False, Queneesh is an Orca
Why is Coola a bigger bear than Grinder?
Coola is a coastal bear, which have a salmon-rich diet making them grow big! Grinder is from the Rockies where there aren't any salmon.
What are the three T's of Trip Planning?
Training
Tell someone where you're going
Take the essentials
Who is Canada's largest true hibernating mammal?
The Groundhog!
(Bears are dormant in winter - not true hibernators)
What are Canada's two national sports?
(Must get both right)
Hockey and Lacrosse
Why are there cedar branches above the doors in the Feasthouse?
To sweep away any negative energy when you enter the Feasthouse
Negativity has no place in the Feasthouse!
What is the capacity of the Skyride?
99+1
What is the best type of emergency shelter to build in the snow?
Snow Cave
What's the difference between a grizzly bear and a black bear claw?
Grizzly bear claws grow up to 10cm long which make them better diggers
Black bear claws are shorter and curved which make them better tree climbers
Which province has the lowest population?
Nunavut (37,100 approx population.)
What does Takaya, The Wolf clan represent?
Warriors - To protect your family
How much elevation does the Skyride tram ascend?
850m or 2800ft (4775 Bananas)