Winter Clothing
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More than __% of body heat is lost through the head.
30%
Should you keep your nose/mouth inside or outside your sleeping bag?
Outside
What is the best and easiest fire starter?
Dried Wood
What is the basic message of the Leave no Trace Principle?
“Pack it in pack it out”
What are the 4 leadership style colours?
Red, Blue, Yellow & Green
What are the two main things you should NOT wear
Cotton Clothing and Jeans
What material should your tent be?
Heavy Nylon or Canvas Material
What type of tree bark is the best for fire starting?
Birch
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Plan ahead and ____
Prepare.
In the winter survival game what item was ranked last?
Sectional Air Map
What are the 3 layers of clothing called?
1. Base Layer
2. Mid Layer
3. Outer Layer
What are the 3 main dangers of Winter Camping?
1. Cold
2. Wet
3. Wind
For the leave no trace campaign what principal is “minimize campfire impacts”?
#5
When walking on a hiking trail how should you walk?
In a single file line
What are the 4 shelter criterias for winter camping?
1. Site selection
2. Structural integrity
3. Heat retention
4. Aesthetic appeal
Name at least 2 of the 5 functions of the layering system.
trap warm air
hold in body moisture when not exercising
allow evaporation when exercising
prevent winds from removing body heat
keep inner layers dry
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The main goal of winter camping is to be ________, not warm and cozy.
Comfortable!
In the Plane Crash Survival Game, what was the #1 ranked item to bring?
An empty lighter
During what sensitive times should you avoid wildlife? (At least 2 answers)
Mating, Nesting, Raising Young, or Winter.
What are the 6 priorities for winter survival?
Attitude, Shelter, Fire, Water, Food, Signaling for Help
Up to how many degrees can Vapor Barries add in extreme cold?
15 degrees celsius
What are the 3 levels of exposure called?
Mild Exposure, Moderate Exposure and Extreme Exposure
In the 6 priorities for winter survival in the fire category what are the 6 priorities for fire?
Purify water, Cook food, Morale, Warmth, Light, Scare Away Wildlife
Why should you never feed the wild life? (At least 2 answers)
It damages health, alters natural behaviours, exposes them to predators and other dangers
What are ALL of the 7 Leave No Trace principals?
Plan Ahead & Prepare
Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave what you Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Others