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WorksheetsTroop 358 Hiking Safety
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are good choices of food to take on a day hike?
Trail mix
Chocolate Almonds
Granola
Soda
Cashews
What should you do BEFORE hiking?
(Not including Packing!)
Familiarize yourself with the map and possible terrain. Check the weather to Be Prepared for any events.
Look the map over and wait until the day of to see what the weather looks like. I mean, who needs a radar anyways?
Watch the weather like a hawk, you NEVER know when it'll change on you. You don't need to look at the map since you'll be looking at it when you go.
Screw it, I'm becoming Dora and winging it.
It is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment.
Navigation
Repair Kit
Emergency Shelter
First Aid Kit
This is a long vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths, on the countryside.
Camping
Rowing
Bicycling
Hiking
What is leave no trace? (Select all that apllies)
Clearing your search history
Leaving a place better than you found it
Putting bright ropes so you dont get lost
Leaving wildlife alone
Why would it be important to tell someone where you are going when you go hinking?
What are some likely hazards you would run into while hiking?
What shoes should you wear? (Select all that apply)
Shoes
Flip flops
Sandals
Boots
The Scout Basic Essentials can make every outdoor adventure better. Which of these is NOT part of Scout Basic Essentials?
flashlight
trail food
water bottle
chapstick
sun protection
Choosing the appropriate fabrics for hiking is important. Outdoor clothing can be made of _____. (Check all that apply)
wool
cotton
old blankets
paper
synthetic materials
Hiking boots will last a long time if you take care of them. Which is NOT something you should do when you return from a trip?
unlace the boots and stretch the laces overnight
remove mud or soil with a stiff brush
allow them to dry at room temperature
treat with a leather boot dressing
When hiking on highways and roads, you should walk single file _____.
in the middle of the road
on the left side, facing the traffic
on the right side, with traffic to your back
WHAT? Never hike on roads!
If you get lost, follow the four steps that spell STOP. Stay calm, T______, Observe, Plan.
TALK to the trees to stay sane
THINK how you got there
TIP TOE in the forest
TUMBLE down a hill
What should you do for a safe hike at night? (Select all that apply)
Bring a flashlight
Go off trail
Make sure your boots are tied
Run on the trail
Stay on trial
