Winter Survival with Luke Nichols
Luke frequently throws Nalgenes full of this in his sleeping bag, pockets, and boots to get them warm.
What is warm liquid?
"Do a headfirst surface dive to a depth of at least 5 feet and swim underwater for three strokes. Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice."
What is Swimming?
This British Survivalist with a curious diet is the star of "Man VS Wild."
Who is Bear Grylls?
This guideline forces scouts to travel in groups of two or more.
What is the buddy system?
These biting critters are common in the Midwest and can cause a variety of nasty ailments such as Lyme Disease, so wear bug spray!
What are ticks?
Luke recommends buying sleeping bags and camp slippers filled with this material, which comes from bird feathers.
What is down?
"Describe the features of four types of tents, when and where they could be used, and how to care for tents. Working with another Scout, pitch a tent."
What is Camping?
John Muir convinced this man to use his significant power to protect Yosemite Valley. Well, isn't that just bully!
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
What is 14?
Urraca Mesa and North Ponil Creek have two of the largest concentrations of these mammals in the state of New Mexico.
What are Mountain Lions?
When camping without a shelter or sleeping bag, Luke will start a large fire, and then bury and sleep on these.
What are coals?
"Plan a troop or crew court of honor, campfire program, or an interfaith worship service. Serve as master of ceremonies."
What is Communication?
This 19th century naturalist/philosopher is known for writing about his ramblings around New England and is considered the first environmentalist.
Who is Henry David Thoreau?
The two stars on the first class scout badge stand for these two things.
What are truth and knowledge?
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains over two of this signature animal per square mile. Pere Marquette...not so much.
What are Black Bears?
Sometimes, the only thing you can do is bug out, like Luke did when a cold front descended on him while camping near the Teton and Wind River Mountains in this state.
What is Wyoming?
"Improvise a natural shelter. For the purpose of this demonstration, use techniques that have little negative impact on the environment. Spend a night in your shelter."
What is Wilderness Survival?
Roland Welker survived 100 days in the arctic and took home the 1 million dollar cash prize in this survival competition show.
What is Alone?
!!!Daily Double!!!
While lashing, you wrap your rope around the spars. This term refers to wrapping your rope around the rope you wrapped around the spars!
What is frapping?
Many consider this buzzing creature to be the state bird of Minnesota, and their populations just keep increasing the farther north you travel.
What are mosquitos?
Luke loves hunting these grouse-like birds, whose feathers turn white in the winter for camouflage.
What are ptarmigans?
!!!Daily Double!!!
"Name the different mechanical and thermal cutting methods. Choose one method and describe how to use the process. Discuss one advantage and one limitation of this process."
What is Welding?
This man was a forester in Florida, but currently lives in Missouri. Recently, he shocked his crew by surviving an ascent of Baldy Mountain.
Who is Mr. States?
This leadership position requires scouts to, "record attendance and due payments of all troop members."
What is scribe?
The Everglades' decline in medium sized mammal numbers is due to an increase of these creatures, which entered the landscaped as abandoned pets.
What are Burmese Pythons?