ICE ICE BABY
How thick does the ice need to be to travel on it?
3 inches
(procedure)
What are three ingredients to make a fire🔥 ? (the fire triangle)
oxygen, spark (heat), fuel
What are the three VOBS principles to swear by to keep students warm?
work is warm, food is fuel, layers are life
What are the 2 skills under the domain of reflection?
Self Awareness
Social Responsibility
What is the coldest known temperature recorded in the state of MN?
-60 F
When traveling on ice, what should instructors have with them?
first aid kit, throw bag, insulation, food/hot sugary fluids, fire kit (policy)
What needs to be worn when using an axe?
choppers (procedure)
At what temperatures do we cancel programs?
temp below 0, temp between 0-10 with wind chill at -15
(local operating procedure)
What Reflection skill does Winter Skillz focus on?
Self Awareness
What is the ideal temperature for snow accumulation (including snow creation) ?
15-30 F
How long does water need to boil to be purified?
1 min, 3 min at 6,500 ft or higher
How should a student be positioned when splitting wood?
kneeling and facing “away” from the group
(procedure)
What if a student won’t manage their own coldness? (clothes, refuses to move, etc)
options:
Put the student on a contract
Provide other clothes
Have the whole group play a run around game
Have student do individual active task (wood hunt, etc)
What is the OB definition of Reflection?
How thick must the ice be for a truck to travel across? (MNDNR)
13" - 17"
What if you arrive and the ice is 2.5 inches thick?
options:
Walk around the lake
Have students watch ice lesson from shore
Play a game!
Other?
According to the manual, you have to be 14 or older to split wood, TRUE or FALSE.
FALSE!
This has been updated! It was a procedure pre 2025.
What are signs and symptoms of mild hypothermia?
cold, shivers, exhibits/feels an inability to perform fine or gross motor tasks, fumbles, mumbles, grumbles, umbles
What is the OB definition of self-awareness?
Students recognize their own emotions and thoughts and connect these to how they act and how they view situations, the group, and their communities.
How quickly can you get hypothermia in extreme cold (-30 degrees F)?
5-10 minutes **with exposed skin**
What if a student’s feet get wet?
options:
Get new (dry) socks
Vapor Barrier Layers
Run around to get warm!
other?
In your manual what page will you find the policy on leaving a camp fire?
page 39
What if a student’s feet get wet?
options:
Get new (dry) socks
Vapor Barrier Layers
Run around to get warm!
other?
What are the three practices of Self-Awareness
Personal Awareness
Reflective Discussion
Personal Relevance
What is the average amount of snowfall in the Twin Cities annually? (in inches)
54.4 inches