Troop 257 Backpacking

Why don’t you want to pitch your tent in a plant filled meadow, a lake shore, or some other pristine, untrampled spot?

What can happen on HAT and is a result of High elevation

What can happen if you don’t drink enough water?

Ultimately, There is no safe shelter outdoors for a Thunderstorm

How far should you be from the Water and Trail?

where is a good place to borrow an item for a backpacking trip if you dont have it?

When is boot check?

The packing list is not updated if we have been on the trip

Where should items like your Ten Essentials be located?

Who sets the pace on the hike?

The Trail map is way more important the Trail Profile

What Mountain Range are T- Storms most frequent?

What is the point of count off?

You Should Descend as fast as you can even if the Thunderstorm is approaching from Far away

Where Should Bulkey items that are not needed until camp be in your pack?

What’s the most important considerations when Selecting a campsite?

Which of the following is a Trail Hazard

How far a part should you space your self from other people in a Thunderstorm ⛈?

If there is a red flag warning you should cancel all backpacking trips to the mountains

How long should you stay in a safe place after the last Thunder?

When backpacking with troop 257 you should give the right way to people going up and downhill

Are Skills like these helpful for online meetings?

When are Thunderstorms most Frequent in the Sierras

What is a down side of camping next to a lake then camping a long a stream?

Who makes sure that no scouts fall behind them?

What is a sign that there are going to be afternoon T- Storms?

Who sends out the Backpacking equipment lists?

What will happen if you don’t wear a Hat or sunscreen?

Where should you keep your Trail map and Trail Profile?

What skill is used to read a map?

What can be one of the best way of knowing there will be Thunderstorms besides identifying the Clouds

Why shouldn’t you camp in low lying area such as Canyons?

The Quartermaster has a lot of equipment that can be borrowed

Why is it important to stay on the trail?

What type of Surface is best to camp on that will not impact the area?

Shoie is the Quartermaster

What should you do in a Thunderstorm?

Boot Check is a 5 min packs on break to check for blisters and hot spots

The highlighted items on the packing list are mandatory or highly recommended

What are packs off breaks?

The Hikers hiking up hill have the right away

Wild Fires can occur on a backpacking trip and can become a Hazard

What is the rule of Thumb when it comes down to getting off exposed areas in the Sierras due to T-Storms

What grows on the West Coast and can give you major rash’s