NCS
How many outdoor program classes were offered this term?
outdoor skills, outdoor leadership, rock climbing, lost (4)
What is LNT principle 1
plan head and prepare
If you find trash while hiking, what should you do?
pick it up/pack it out
What are LNT principles 4 and 5?
leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts
What are LNT principles 6 and 7?
respect wildlife, be respectful to others
How many mountain cake miles would you get for biking 20 miles?
10 mountain cake miles
What material can’t you wear on a backcountry Saturday trip?
cotton
What is principle 2+3
travel and camp on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly
What should you do when you are done with your campfire?
put it out. spread out the ashes
True or False: Bringing a portable speaker to play music while hiking is acceptable as long as you play it at a low volume.
false
Name 2 out of 5 NCS values
cultivate community, walk a mile, dig deep keep growing, stay curious, our planet our job,
What is the group size limit for overnight trips in the High Peaks Region?
8
what to do with leftovers on an overnight
pack it out
What should you do if you find a cool rock or an interesting plant?
leave it there take a picture or draw it instead.
Why should you secure your food and trash when camping?
because animals might eat your food.
What year was NCS founded
1938
What is the essential item rangers most often find hikers don’t have?
headlamps
name two examples of a durable surface
rock, trail, sand, snow, ice, dry grass, gravel
What are the four D's when looking for firewood?
Dead, Down, Dinky, Distant
If you encounter a large animal in the wild, how do you know if you are far enough away?
extend a thumbs up and see is you can still see them.
Name the NCS 10
Trouble, Pitchoff, Van Ho, Rand Ridge, Big Slide, Phelps, Marcy, Algonquin, Wright, Cascade
name the 10 essentials
Navigation, light, sun protection, first aid kit, knife, fire, shelter, extra food, extra water, extra clothes
How far should you dig a cathole away from the water?
200ft/70 steps
What are the three parts of a campfire?
tinder, kindling, fuel/logs
When hiking a mountain, which person hiking has the right-of-way?
the person has the right-of-way