High Adventure
How old do you have to be to go on a Boy Scouts high adventure trip?
14 years old
Name 3 essentials for going camping in a tent
Any 3 of the following…
Tent
Sleeping bag and/or pad
Food
Cooking items (each specified items counts)
First aid kit
How many first-aid kits should you carry with you?
1
Name 3 common injuries you can get while hiking
Any 3 of the following…
Sunburn
Dehydration
Sprained ankle
Knee pain
Cuts
Falls
Broken bones
Name 3 activities you can do at Philmont Scout Ranch
Backcountry tours
Climbing
High Ropes
Fishing Horseback Riding
Shooting Sports
Name 4 of the most common injuries to get while camping
Any 4 of the following…
Burns
Heat Stroke
Frostbite
Cuts and Abrasions
Insect Bites
Fractures
Name the body part where your Fibula, Tibia, Patella, and Femur meet, then say one injury that can occur to that body part.
- Knee
- Sprained knee or torn ligaments
Name 2 hiking accessories
Any 2 of the following or other approved answers…
Hiking poles
Moisture wicking socks
Neck fan or cooling towel
Water filtration straw
Waterproof pouch
Where is Northern Tier (Boundary Waters)
Ely, Minnessotta
What is the average length and width of a.tent? (Give or take 1 foot per dimension.)
Around 8 feet long and 7 feet wide (give or take 1 foot per dimension).
What is the purpose of an AED?
To analyze a person’s irregular heartbeat and deliver an electric shock to restore the heart rhythm to normal.
How much and how often should you eat while hiking?
Eat small and often
How large and small can a Philmont High Adventure crew be?
8-12 people
How far away should a bear bag be from a tree according to the Philmont Guide?
At least six feet away
Name 3 symptoms of shock
Any 3 of the following…
Sudden Confusion
Trouble Speaking
Difficulty understanding speech
Trouble seeing in the eyes
Sudden trouble walking
Dizziness
Sudden severe headache
Muscle numbness
What is the nutrient you should eat the most while hiking?
Carbs
Name 3 BSA High Adventure bases in North America.
Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Sea Base, and Northern Tier
Name 4 of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles
Any 4 of the following…
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What you Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Name 5 items for a first aid kit
Any 5 of the following…
Adhesive bandages
Roll of Adhesive Tape
Sterile Gauze Pads
Tube of Antibiotic Ointment
Scissors
Non-latex disposable gloves
Pencil and Paper
Tweezers
What percent of your body weight should you not exceed when using a loaded backpacking pack?
20%