Gear Choices
What type of shoes are best for hiking?
Hiking boots or shoes
The name of the way we lose heat through direct contact with an object or thing.
Conduction
The principle that starts the whole process of Leave No Trace?
Plan Ahead and Prepare
The type of climbing that does not require a rope and harness.
Bouldering
What is the universal distress signal made with a whistle?
Three short whistle blasts
What type of environment surrounds the hostel?
Alpine, sub-alpine, mountains
This layer of clothing is essential to keep your body warmer in cool/cold weather?
Base Layer
There are two main XC Skiing techniques we could do? name one of them.
Skate or Classic
Digging and using a cat-hole is an example of which principle?
Dispose of Waste Correctly
What is the piece of equipment you wear around your waist and legs for safety while climbing?
Harness
Name one material that can be used to start a fire in the wild.
What is dry grass, or paper
What was one daily responsibility students had at the hostel?
What is cleaning, cooking, or organizing group gear?
What is the name of the item you use to sleep in while camping?
Sleeping bag
The name of the evening debrief on our overnight trips.
Fireside
Making a ring of rocks is important to which principle?
Minimizing Campfire Impacts
What is the name of the device used to control the rope while belaying?
Belay device or Gri-Gri
What is the most important thing to find first if you are lost in the wilderness?
Shelter
What is one sign that someone may be getting too cold outdoors?
What is shivering, slow movement, or loss of coordination?
What is the term for a lightweight stove designed for cooking outdoors?
camp stove
What is the term for an animal that eats both plants and meat?
Omnivore
Taking photographs is a great example of which principle?
Leave What you Find
What are three things you should always do before starting a climb with a partner?
Self check, partner check and belay or wedgie check
What is the recommended way to prevent hypothermia if your clothes get wet in cold weather?
Remove the wet clothes, dry off, and put on dry layers or stay near a fire?
What natural features helped us orient ourselves during the trip?
What are mountains, valleys, rivers, or tree lines?
What tool can you use to cut wood for a fire?
Saw or hatchet
What is the term for the natural process by which water moves between the ground, air, and bodies of water?
Water cycle
The overarching principle that Leave No Trace Falls Under
Stewardship
What is the climbing term for the planned route up a wall or rock?
Route or problem
What material is best for building a shelter in a forested area?
What are branches, leaves or moss
What is one way we practiced stewardship related to wildlife on this trip?
What is keeping distance, staying quiet, or following Leave No Trace?