BC Travel
Backcountry
OE General
Leave No Trace
Bears
Climbing
Mountain Biking
100

The preferred type of footwear that you would wear on backcountry trip?

Hiking boots

100

 The name of the backcountry campground we camped at on the lake?

Point

100

The name of the type of map on the walls of OE Lab?

Topographic

100

The principle that starts the whole process of Leave No Trace?

Plan Ahead and Prepare

100

The name of the bear with the dish shaped face?

Grizzly 

100

What is the command the belayer says before starting their climb?

On belay.

100

What gear should you always wear while mountain biking?

Helmet

200

This layer of clothing is essential to keep your body warmer in cool/cold weather?

Base layer

200

The type of rock we encounter primarily in Kananaskis.

Limestone and or Sedimentary

200

The heaviest / densest items in your back pack should be located near this body part?

Back

200

Digging and using a cat-hole is an example of which principle?

Dispose of Waste Correctly

200

We carry this as a deterrent for different animals?

Bear Spray

200

What is the term for the rope management device the the CCC uses that helps the belayer control the rope?

Gri-Gri

200

When riding downhill, where should your pedals be?

Level or 3 and 9 o'clock 

300

The preferred angle of your paddle when it enters the water on a SUP?

90 degrees

300

The name of the strap that connects the top of the shoulder straps to the main part of the backpack? 

Load lifter

300

The name of the evening debrief on our overnight trips.

Fireside

300

Making a ring of rocks is important to which principle?

Minimizing Campfire Impacts

300

This bear with shorter curved claws uses them for climbing trees.

Black bear

300

What is the main job of the belayer?

Rope management and preventing falls

300

What should you do with your eyes when riding over rough terrain?

Look ahead

400

The part of the SUP that enters the water first?

Tail

400

The treatment tool we use to make water safe to drink.

Water filter

400

The maximum recommended percentage of weight you should carry for a backcountry trip?

33%

400

Taking photographs is a great example of which principle?

Leave What you Find

400

The alternate name for an all white bear? Is usually found on Vancouver Island.

Spirit bear

400

What is the climbing term for the planned route up a wall or rock?

Route or problem

400

What does it mean to “feather your brakes”?

What is to apply gentle, controlled braking rather than slamming them?

500

When hiking, you should do this periodically - especially near flowing water sources.

Make noise

500

Before going to bed, what should you always do with your food to avoid attracting wildlife?

Store it in a bear hang or bear-proof container?

500

What are the “10 Essentials” used for?

What is to help you stay safe and prepared outdoors?

500

The overarching principle that Leave No Trace Falls Under

Stewardship

500

Bears consume this quantity of berries every day when preparing for winter denning.

200000

500

Why is it important to do a “partner check” before climbing?

What is to make sure harnesses, knots, and belay systems are properly secured for safety?

500

Name two important trail etiquette rules for mountain bikers.

What are yield to uphill riders and respect other trail users by controlling speed and avoiding skidding?