Leave No Trace
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The Weather
300

When camping, choose these types of areas to avoid damaging ground cover.

What are durable surfaces?

300

Because of it's poor insulating properties, backpackers say that this fabric "kills". 

What is cotton?

300

It's the acronym that reminds you to stop, think, observe, and plan if you get lost.

What is S.T.O.P.?

300

Wait at lease this long after the last observed lightning strike before resuming outdoor activities.

What is 30 minutes?

600

The ideal number of trekkers in a backpacking crew.

What is 8-10?

600

To avoid injury, break these in on shorter walks before embarking on a longer trek.

What are hiking boots?

600

To signal for help in the wilderness, use a mirror, fire, or this number of large visual objects.

What is three?

600

In a rainstorm, these are two areas that are at risk of flash flooding.

What are canyons and river banks?

900

It's the first of the Leave No Trace principles — and fittingly, the first thing you should do.

What is plan ahead?

900

To stay dry in rainy weather, make sure these three items are easily accessible in your pack.

What are a rain jacket, rain pants, and a hat.

900

The best thing to do when lost is stay put and wait for help. But if you do have to self-rescue, these often lead to civilization.

What are rivers?

900

In heavy storm move away from these areas to minimize risk of lightning strikes.

What are open water, open meadows, and peaks?

1200

Keeping fires small means only burning wood that can be broken using these.

What are your hands?

1200

An extra pair of lightweight shoes is useful for this type  of crossing.

What is a water crossing?

1200

The "rule of threes" reminds us that you can survive for three weeks without food, three days without water, but only three hours without this.

What is shelter?

1200

The time of year when hail is most likely.

When is Summer?

1500

The number of consecutive nights camping after which most forested areas will be impacted beyond recovery.

What is 15?

1500

This fabric helps regulate temperature, retains its insulating properties when wet, and is naturally antimicrobial.

What is wool?

1500

By carrying these items with you on all outings, you'll be prepared for most common emergencies.

What are the Ten Essentials?

1500

Stay warm by staying C.O.L.D. — an acronym in which the C stand for this.

What clean?