SCENARIOS
You come across a bear on a hike what is the best this to do?
What is talk to the bear or say "Hey Bear!"
One Member of your backcountry ski group forgot their beacon... what should you do?
What is NOT go in the backcountry.
Name the 4 pieces of avalanche equipment required for backcountry skiing.
What is a probe, shovel, beacon and air bag.
What is an avalanche?
What is a mass of snow, ice, and debris rapidly moving down a mountain
What is Miss Kacey's favorite color?
What is......??
If you are caught in an avalanche, what should you try to do?
What is get out of the way or try to swim and stay on top of the snow.
What is the best thing to do if you find yourself buried in an avalanche you are no longer moving? (2 things)
What is stay calm and create an air pocket.
What does an avalanche beacon (transceiver) do?
What is send out a signal to help rescuers locate someone buried in snow.
What are the two kinds of avalanches?
What are SLAB and LOOSE SNOW
What did Punxsutawney Phil say was gonna happen?
What is 6 more weeks of winter.
You find yourself downhill of an avalanche - how fast do you need to ski to get away from it?
What is over 80 mph.
Anytime you come across a slope that you are unsure as to wether or not it is safe what 3 S's should you check?
What is Stability Check, Slope Check and Safety Gear
Name the 3 layers of cold weather clothing.
What is thermal/base layer, mid-layer, and outer/waterproof layer.
Define Backcountry
What is sparsely inhabited, rural and part of wilderness.
What day is the Summer Solstice?
What is June 20th.
You approach a large drift above a 45 degree slope - what do you do?
What is perform a stability check with a probe.
Describe the key characteristics of Hypothermia.
What is shivering, confusion, numbness, and tiredness.
(students should be able to name at least 2 of these)
Which knot is commonly used for repelling?
What is the Figure 8 knot.
What is the First Leave No Trace Principle?
What is Plan Ahead and Prepare
Who would you rather have to fight? Mrs. Fisher or a Large Bear?
Who is me! You crazies! Have I taught you nothing!
You come across an inquired individual - what information do you radio to ski Patrol?
What is...
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION OF INJURY
DECRIPTION OF INDIVIUAL
What is the difference between a self evacuation and an emergency evacuation?
What is whether the injury is life-threatening.
Name 3 Parts of an advantage hauling system.
What is pulley, rope, carabiner, tie off point, and prusik
Graupel, Snirt, Corn and Squall are all names for what?
What is snow.
TEAM CHALLENGE: YOU HAVE 2 MINUTES TO WORK WITH YOUR TEAM TO CREATE AN ARGUEMENT AS TO WHY YOUR TEAM WOULD SURVIVE LONGER THAN THE OTHER IN THE WILDERNESS - EACH TEAM WILL SHARE AND THE INSTRUCTOR WILL DECIDE
AND THE WINNER OR THE 500 PTS IS....