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WorksheetsCamping to Hawk's Rest
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Let's see if you were paying attention to the slides!
This quiz will test you on the material, your previous wilderness knowledge, and your basic common sense.
Camper with the lowest score will be responsible for setting up the tent of the highest scoring camper each day.
Good Luck!
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothermia?
Sunburn
Dehydration
Wet clothing and wind
Lack of protein
What is the best way to store food in Wyoming?
Zipped up in your tent
Buried in the ground
In a cooler just outside your tent
Suspended in a bear bag
Why is it important to know wind direction before setting up camp?
To avoid bugs
To set up your hammock properly
To reduce the chance of smoke blowing into your tent or fire spreading
To find North
What’s the best fire-starting material in wet conditions?
Dry leaves
Pine needles
Cotton balls with petroleum jelly
Bark chips
How far should your campsite be from a water source?
200 ft
250 ft
It does not matter so long as the horses are hitched further away.
50 ft
Which of the following items should you bring for your horse on this camping trip? (select all that apply)
Hoof pick
Portable corral or electric fence
Saddle soap and polish
Tree-saver straps or highline kit
Fly spray
Which of these wild plants should you look for to eat in an emergency?
Wild carrot (Queen Anne's lace)
Dandlion
Nightshade
Holly
Anything--I have an iron stomach
If a thunderstorm rolls in while you're hiking, what should you do?
Lie flat on the ground
Crouch low with feet together
Get on your horse and try to outrun the storm
Find the tallest tree to use as a backrest
Which knot is most useful for tying a rope to a fence post or saddle horn quickly and securely?
Square knot
Figure eight
Clove hitch
Bowline
How long should you boil water at high elevation (above 6,500 ft)?
1 minute
3 minutes
8 minutes
15 minutes
A strong gust of wind kicks up while you’re setting up camp near the tree line. One tent collapses and gear starts flying. What do you secure first?
The tent stakes
Loose cooking tools
The fire pit area
Your hat
You cut your hand opening a can by the fire. It’s bleeding and a little dirty. What’s your first step?
Bandage it tightly to stop the bleeding
Tough it out
Use a fire-heated knife to cauterize it
Clean gently with water, then bandage
You notice your horse’s gait changes slightly while riding on rocky terrain. What should you do first?
Keep going — it’ll even out
Stop and check the hooves for stones or soreness
Ride faster to loosen it up
Convince the most gullible camper to switch horses
Which of the following items is essential to pack for your horse on a multi-day camping trip?
Fly spray, hoof pick, highline gear, and extra reins
Salt blocks, heavy blanket, and curry comb
Saddle soap and grain bin
Extra horseshoes, slicker, and bit warmer
Why are cowboy boots with high heels better?
They create dominance over foes
They are more attractive
They are easier to run in when it is raining
They prevent slipping out of stirrups while riding
A horse in the group kicks out while being tied near others at camp. What likely caused this and what’s the fix?
Boredom — tie it tighter
Too much food — let it run
It wants attention — walk it around
It’s stressed or crowded — give more space or use hobbles
Of the following options, what is the safest and most responsible way to secure a horse at an overnight backcountry campsite?
Hobble them and let them graze freely
Tie them directly to a tree
Use a highline with tree-saver straps and secure knots
Leave them saddled and ground-tied overnight
You're setting up camp in a remote area with horses. Which of the following is the best method for storing human and horse food overnight?
Keep grain and snacks together in a canvas bag near your bed
Hang all food and scented items (including toiletries) in a bear bag 10–12 feet off the ground and 4–6 feet away from the tree trunk
Store horse feed under the trailer and human food in the tent
Leave grain in buckets near the highline and human food in a cooler
On average, what time will the sun set while you are on the trip?
9:07 pm
8:52 am
8:34 pm
8:52 pm
What does the term "Leave No Trace" mean to you?
Your answer will be graded on length, knowledge, and originality.
