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Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back while hiking for more than a day. It is often but not always an extended journey, and may or may not involve camping outdoors. Just how capable are you...

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Sample Question 1
It’s day 8 of your thru-hike of southern Utah’s 812-mile Hayduke Trail, your water bottles are empty, and the map doesn’t show any springs on this high plateau. Now what? You have a cell phone and five bars. Which of the following are legitimate reasons to call for rescue? - See more at: http://www.backpacker.com/skills/beginner/winter-camping/quiz-would-you-survive/#sthash.2C1ijC1i.dpufIt’s day 8 of your thru-hike of southern Utah’s 812-mile Hayduke Trail, your water bottles are empty, and the map doesn’t show any springs on this high plateau. Now what?

Rest in the shade, then retrace your steps to the last available water once the sun goes down

Find a creekbed and start digging You’ll find the water table soon

Follow a cattle trail; it will always lead to water

Sample Question 2
You’re ready for the first rappel into a technical slot canyon, but the anchors mentioned in the route description aren’t there. Is this a problem?

No. Rap on using something else as an anchor, but make sure your cell phone is charged in case anything goes wrong

Not really. But first, check your bolt kit to be certain you have enough anchors to pound in wherever you might need them, and find a good spot to establish the start of your own route

Yes. Retrace your route until you find the anchors

Sample Question 3
True or false? Hypothermia can be a risk in temps above 55°F

True

False

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