Yukon River Rafting Challenge

Veteran rafter Neil Eckland and his crewmate Dave are trapped in ice on a Yukon tributary. They attempt to break free using a pike pole and by rocking the boat. As temperatures drop, they face the risk of being stuck overnight. Despite challenges, they manage to break through the ice, freeing their skiff, but the thick ice remains a threat to their raft.

What were Neil Eckland and Dave trying to do when they got trapped?

• Hunting

• Gathering wood

• Exploring

• Fishing

What tool did the crew use to try and break the ice?

• A shovel

• A hammer

• A saw

• A pike pole

What is the crew's strategy to break the ice?

• Rock the boat

• Use a motor

• Call for help

• Wait for it to melt

Why is it important for the crew to free themselves before sunset?

• The river will dry up

• The ice will get thicker

• They will lose their way

• The boat will sink

What is the crew's main concern as the ice gets thicker?

• Running out of food

• Being unable to escape

• Getting lost

• Losing their equipment

What does the crew hope to find to help them escape?

• A warmer climate

• Open water

• A new path

• A rescue team

What is the main challenge the crew faces in the frozen slew?

• Avoiding wildlife

• Breaking through thick ice

• Navigating the river

• Finding food

What happens to the skiff after the crew's efforts?

• It sinks

• It breaks apart

• It gets stuck again

• It is freed

What is the crew's concern even after freeing the skiff?

• They might run out of fuel

• The raft might get stuck

• The weather might worsen

• They might lose their way

What is the potential consequence of not freeing the raft?

• It will drift away

• It will freeze in place

• It will capsize

• It will be damaged