Winter Facts
At what temperature (in Fahrenheit) does water freeze to become ice?
32°F
What is the most obvious symptom of frostbite?
Numbness in the victim's fingers, nose, ears or feet.
What is the name of the main building at Marin Sierra?
Ibach Lodge
What is the date that marks the official beginning of Winter?
December 21st
What is the definition of hypothermia?
The result of person's body losing more heat than it can produce.
What city is Marin Sierra in?
Emigrant Gap, CA
What is the elevation of Mount Everest?
29,032 feet
What is the first thing that you should to to a victim of frostbite or hypothermia?
Bring them to a shelter and remove any wet clothing from their body.
In what year was Marin Sierra founded?
1950
In what year was skiing invented? (Bonus 100 points if you can name what country it was invented in)
8000 BCE in Northern China
What is the four-letter acronym that scouts should use before going outside on a cold day?
COLD
C = Clean
O = Overheating
L = Loose layers
D = Dry
(Important) What should you never do when skiing?
Ski/Snowboard on any unmarked trails. They are not mitigated for avalanches or monitored by ski patrol.