HS Canyoneering Final Exam Review

If no trail exists in the canyon, where should you walk per the Leave No Trace principles?

• The highest surface possible

• The most durable surface possible

• Walk on dirt rather than stone to keep the stone from grooves or damage

When traveling through the canyon, where in the watercourse is ideal to stay?

• As high as possible

• As low as possible

How do you repair minor rope damage?

• Cut off the damaged section if it is close to the end of the rope

• You can’t. You must retire a rope if there is any damage

• Apply rope sealant to the damaged portion to strengthen the damaged rope

Which rappelling role is the most dangerous/possible for things to go wrong?

• First and last person down

• Middle group of people

What is the recommended position if swept away by the current in a canyon flood?

• Swim against the current upstream to escape the canyon

• Cling to a rock or tree and keep yourself from being washed downstream

• Defensive swimming position, roll over on your back, feet downstream

• Try to stand and walk against the current of the water

What should be done with old webbing that does not look safe at rappelling anchors you encounter?

• Trust it, webbing basically lasts forever.

• Remove old webbing and replace it with new

• Add new webbing on top of the old.

• Paint the old webbing to make it more visible.

Select all that apply, what are warning signs of a flash flood?

• Sudden rise in temperature

• Rising water levels

• Cloud formation

• Clear skies

Which below is not a piece of gear you would typically bring with you when canyoneering?

• Prusik

• Dynamic Rope

• Map/GPS

True/False: Only leave orange peels, banana peels and other natural food waste behind, no wrappers.

• True

• False

Feeding wildlife in the Canyon helps the species continue to thrive and is encouraged.

• True

• False