Hiking Gear
Hiking Safety
Hiking Fun Facts
Miss V and Hiking
100
The best footwear to wear on a hike are _________.
What are hiking boots or sneakers?
NOTE: Also make sure you wear good, supportive socks, and bring extras!
100
When hiking the trail, it's important to stay behind this person so they can lead the group.
Who is Miss V?
100
The brave will climb this mountain, but the more conservative might have a bumper sticker saying, "This car climbed" what's known as the tallest mountain in New Hampshire.
What is Mount Washington?
100
This family member got Miss V into hiking when they both moved to New Hampshire together in 2018.
Who is her dad?
200
A hiker might want one of these in their pack in case someone gets hurt.
What is a first aid kit?
200
True or false: It's fine to run into the woods and separate from the group on a hike.
What is false?
NOTE: Failure to follow expectations on the hike may take away your ability to attend future JAG field trips.
200
People love to hike for many reasons, but this is the main reason why we're going on ours.
What is social connection or team building?
NOTE: Other reasons why people like to hike is to connect with nature, for the physical exercise/challenge, and for personal growth and reflection.
200
Being a self-proclaimed witchy woman, Miss V loves a hike with a lot of whimsy, and she particularly loves and gets excited when she sees this feature.
What are bridges?
Will also accept; What is moss?
300
When it gets cold, it's important for hikers to remember these items to keep themselves warm.
What are layers? Will also accept gloves, hats, extra socks, warm pants, etc.
300
It's incredibly important to stay hydrated with this liquid resource while hiking to avoid exhaustion, fatigue, and injury.
What is water?
300
People come from all over to take on the challenge of hiking this mountain which is also known as the tallest mountain in the world.
What is Mount Everest?
300
This is the tallest mountain Miss V has climbed.
What is Mt. Pierce?
400
Every hiker carries a bit of extra weight on their back, but this piece of gear is most important for holding water and snacks.
What is a backpack?
NOTE: Make sure your backpack is comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
400
Every hiker goes at their own pace, but in a group, the fastest hikers should be in the _____________ so the slower hikers don't get too separated.
What is the middle or back?
400
You can burn this many calories per hour while on a hike.
What is 300 to 600?
NOTE: This depends on your weight, height, pace, and the intensity of the hike.
400
Miss V has successfully climbed this many of New Hampshire's 48 4,000 foot mountains.
What is one?
500
These are some extra items a hiker might want to have on them, just in case.
Will accept: What are extra layers; extra water; extra snacks; lunch; a trail map; a compass?
500
If you lose sight of the leader, you can follow these on a trail to find your way.
What are tree blazes?
500
In 1872, this popular destination was established as the first national park.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
500
Miss V's first hike in New Hampshire was this small mountain on the outskirts of Hooksett and Concord.
What is Mt. Sunapee?