includes small twigs, dry leaves, needles or forest duff

small sticks, typically less than one inch around

any larger piece of wood and is what will keep your fire going long into the night

The three elements of the fire triangle

unplanned fires that burn in forests and other wildlands

the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions that helps restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire

Variations include Log Cabin and Swedish Torch

Dead standing trees

This practice describes enjoying the outdoors without leaving anything behind when you leave or disrupting the wildlife in any way

shows land features, roads, bodies of water and elevation

remote areas of forests, public land or national parks that are uninhabited and not accessible by road

Any site that's not officially designated as a campsite

the direction of travel from your current position to a future destination or landmark

North South East West

the highest point of a mountain

Trails that zigzag up a mountain or ridge

The beginning of a trail or an entry point onto a long trail

Increases the intensity of the fire

when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat

a body temperature that is higher than normal

A stack of rocks used to mark a trail's route through areas devoid of trees

The process of hiking off-trail, sometimes by cutting through dense foliage

Water must be purified before you can drink it.

The best way to purify water when in the wilderness is...

What hazards should you look for when you are choosing a safe place to build a campfire?

Which of the following would not be a good suggestion for where to pitch your tent?

Which of these is NOT a good principle when you leave the campsite?

Which knot is most useful for setting up a tent?

On a topographical map, contour lines connect ______.