They give ankle support and good grip on slick rocks.
100
What's one thing you are required to bring while hiking?
The light of flash
100
What should you do to any water that comes out of the ground?
Purify it, boil it is the safest way to do so.
200
Who would be happy that you're volunteering?
Mr. Baxter and people who work at the park (Both are correct)
200
Which trail is part of the Appalachian trail?
Hunt Trail
200
What type of socks do you want to wear?
Something that isn't going to make you feet sweat. That leads to blisters.
200
How many people are you allowed to hike with?
12
200
True or false: The more you eat the thirsty you get
True. If you don't have water try not to eat a lot of food. You're body needs the water to break down the food.
300
As a volunteer what would you be doing to help the trails?
Keep them clean and maintained
300
What's the most dangerous trail?
Knifes edge
300
What's the best type of pants to wear?
Pants that fit the occasion. If it's hot the best pants to wear are shorts. If it's cold wear pants that are long.
300
If the group is bigger than 12, how far apart does the two groups need to be from each other?
1 mile
300
What's the first step to being lost? (think AAA meetings)
Admitting you're lost.
400
What lives on the tabletop lands that you should try not to disturb while hiking?
The birds and the grass
400
What trail doesn't bring you to Baxter Peak?
Hamlin Ridge
400
What kind of shirt should you wear?
Something that will keep moisture out but also dry quickly. Underamour, etc.
400
How old do you have to be to go past the treeline?
6+
400
Finish the phrase...
"If you're hungry and you don't know what it is then..."
Don't eat it.
500
About how many miles are there worth of trails on Katahdin?
About 21 miles
500
What trail is the shortest trail to the top? But is also the steepest?
Cathedral
500
Should you wear cotton? and why?
NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO. Cotton takes a long time to dry and it doesn't keep the moisture out. It tends to just suck the heat right out of you.
500
What many rules are there overall?
35
500
What's the number one killer of people who get lost?