MTB
This is what you should check before every ride: air, brakes, and this third thing.
What is Chain and Crank?
This self tightening knot is used when tying into harness, .... trace the single knot version to create this
Figure 8 follow through, Or Figure 8 trace
Explain the proper way to clean dishes at camp. Explain each step.
Wash(soapy, hot water)
Rinse (clean water)
Sanitize (lots of water, little splash of bleach)
Inventor of Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney
invented the cotton gin in 1793, a machine that efficiently separated cotton fibers from their seeds. This invention revolutionized the cotton industry by making it profitable to grow and harvest cotton, particularly the short-staple variety, leading to a massive increase in cotton production in the American South and a boom in exports
This pillar is shown when you try a new adventure activity even if nervous or scared
COURAGE
Explain body position on a bike while riding uphill and riding downhill
Uphill- Leaning forward weight towards the handle bars, standing up while pedaling
Downhill- weight towards the back wheel, fingers on brakes, ready...
Explain the verbal contract that climber and belay must go through every time before climbing
Climber- Belay On?
Belayer- Belay is On
Climber- Climb On?
Belayer- Climb On
What is the "knot" or hitch used in setting up the tarp Must demonstrate!
Taut Line Hitch
a2+b2=c2
what is this theorem called?
what does c represent ?
Pythagorean theorem
hypotenuse of right triangle
This pillar means putting in work even when no one is watching
EFFORT
When a biker experiences a flat tire, it is caused by what component of the bike failing?
Bonus- Name the 2 different valve types
Tube
Bonus- Presta, Schrader
While Top-Rope Climbing the rope goes from climber up to this_______ and back down to the belayer
Anchor
What state was this years "4" day in?
What is this states nickname?
New Jersey
The Garden State
What is the Denver Broncos record?
9-2
"I turn polar bears white and I will make you cry. I make guys have to pee, and girls comb their hair. I make celebrities look stupid and normal people look like celebrities. I turn pancakes brown and make your champagne bubble. Can you solve this riddle?"
No
a banked corner in mountain biking that allows riders to maintain speed through turns. These built-up mounds of dirt are designed to let you take a corner faster than you could on a flat or off-camber turn by using the banked angle to help lean your bike into the curve.
Berm
During a belay, the belayer uses this acronym in the act of safely belaying. explain what is means
PBUS
Pull, Brake, Under, Slide
This is the best way to keep animals away
Clean camp, put all food away
How many stripes are there on the US flag.
Why?
13
13 original colonies
Trust, Respect, Effort, Courage and __________
Responsibility
While navigating single track or obstacles, explain the position of your pedals.
Neutral/ Flat pedals
Piece of gear used to belay or rappel
ATC
(Air Traffic Controller)
This pillar means being brave enough to ask for help
COURAGE
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian authors name
Sherman Alexie
Use all 5 pillars in a sentence about marking period 1.
:)