Knowledge Check: Preparing for a Climb

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Email *

Record my email address with my response

What's your name? *

What team are you on? *

What is the purpose of the prospectus? *

1 point

To share important information such as trail conditions, start time, projected mileage

To tell you specifically what kind of food you should bring

To make sure you, the climber, don't have to do any of your own research

None of the above

All of the above

Which of the following SHOULD you do while preparing for a climb? *

1 point

Ignore the prospectus- you've climbed this route before

Don't email the leader when you receive the prospectus- they probably get too many emails anyway

Expect your leader/assistants to know the route well enough that you don't have to learn much

Study and practice the required skills

None of the above

What are some ways to make sure you're being a good team member? *

1 point

Arrive at the trailhead early

Keep yourself hydrated, fed and healthy

Offer to carry your share of group gear and/or help with camp chores

Make good use of group breaks to care for personal needs

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an example of a Leave No Trace principle in practice? *

1 point

Stick to established trails where possible

Do not carve your lover's initials in the bark of a tree with a pocket knife

If you have to go to the bathroom and there's no toilet nearby, hold it

Don't burn your trash in the campfire - carry it out

Try to recreate in a manner that doesn't bother anyone else's recreation

If you're a really strong hiker on a Mazamas climb and feel like the group is moving very slowly, how should you react? *

1 point

Dart ahead to scout out the route

Offer to carry team gear to help out others

Complain to the leader about the fitness level of others

Stay close to the group anyway - be someone you would want to climb with

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