Packing
On the trail
hiking vocab
100

Where should most of the weight go in your backpack?

What is the bottom.

100

Does the fastest scout go in the front or back?

What is the back.

100
What does the point do?

What is lead the group and be the person in front.

200

What is a better snack, apple or assorted nuts?

What is assorted nuts.

200

What is the average hiking speed?

What is 2-3 mph.

200

What is a water social?

What is when everyone takes a drink of water. 

300

If it is sunny before a hike should you leave your rain gear at home?

What is No.

300

What is the most common reason people get injured on the trail?

What is tripping and falling.

300

What is the start of a trail called?

What is a trailhead.

400

How many liters of water should you bring on a hike?

What is 2 liters.

400

If you get lost what acronym should you use and what do letters mean?

What is S.T.O.P.

Stop, Think, Observe, and Plan

400

What is a caterpillar?

What is when there is a steep hill and the point steps off and waits till others pass. Then gets in back and calls up so new point can take a break.

500

What are the ten essentials?

What is extra food, water, extra clothing, pocket knife, light, first aid kit, fire starting materials, map and compass, and sun protection.

500

What do you do when crossing a river on the trail.

What is get a buddy and place hands on their shoulders. Then walk across the river with them being careful where you step.

500

What is magnetic north and how far off is it from true north?

What is a magnet strong than the North Pole that attracts compasses instead and it is 14 degrees off.