Ice Safety and Navigation Techniques

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of crossing a frozen river, emphasizing the importance of testing ice thickness using a chisel. It highlights the need to choose a safe path by aiming for areas with potentially thicker ice. The tutorial also covers the strategy of sending equipment across the ice first to ensure safety.

What makes it difficult to find a safe crossing on the frozen Macha's River?

• Lack of sunlight

• Strong winds

• Fresh snow covering the ice

• The presence of wildlife

What might have affected the solidness of the ice according to the narrator?

• River currents

• Animal activity

• Weather conditions

• Recent snowfall

Why is it important to listen for cracks when crossing ice?

• To measure the depth of the water

• To find the direction of the wind

• To locate the nearest riverbank

• To detect thin ice

What tool does the narrator use to test the strength of the ice?

• A hammer

• A pickaxe

• A chisel

• A shovel

What does the narrator suggest doing if you feel the ice sinking?

• Run back to the shore

• Stand still and wait

• Move towards thicker ice

• Jump to test the ice

What is the significance of aiming for a large eddy on the riverbank?

• It provides a scenic view

• It indicates thicker ice

• It is closer to the destination

• It has more wildlife

Why does Charlie decide to send the sled across the ice first?

• To mark the trail

• To scare away animals

• To clear the path of snow

• To test the ice's strength

What is the weight of the sled that Charlie uses?

• 250 lb

• 200 lb

• 150 lb

• 100 lb