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<b>1. <translate><section begin=req1 />Know three most important survival items that you can carry in your pocket.
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:<b>a. <translate><section begin=req1a />Fire Starter - such as waterproof matches, lighter, flint & magnesium
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</noinclude>Know three most important survival items that you can carry in your pocket.
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:<b>b. <translate><section begin=req1b />Knife or multi-tool
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5-->
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</noinclude>Research and discuss the following regarding cold weather apparel.
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:<b>c. <translate><section begin=req1c />Survival whistle
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6-->
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<section end=req1c /></translate></b>
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</noinclude>Benefits and disadvantages of clothing made of wool, polypropylene, cotton, nylon or combinations. How does each type affect the body when it is wet? What other/newer clothing materials are recommended for cold weather survival? Why?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b>
  
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<b>2. <translate><section begin=req2 />Research and discuss the following regarding cold weather apparel.
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<section end=req2 /></translate></b>
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</noinclude>Benefits of layering clothing. What clothing materials work next to your skin? On the outer levels? In-between? Why?
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:<b>a. <translate><section begin=req2a />Benefits and disadvantages of clothing made of wool, polypropylene, cotton, nylon or combinations. How does each type affect the body when it is wet? What other/newer clothing materials are recommended for cold weather survival? Why?
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8-->
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</noinclude>Choose from some of the items on the following list and create your own survival kit that can be carried in a Hydro-pack or Fanny-pack. Tell how each item would be useful.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b>
  
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:<b>b. <translate><section begin=req2b />Benefits of layering clothing. What clothing materials work next to your skin? On the outer levels? In-between? Why?
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9-->
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</noinclude>Discuss the hazards of hypothermia, a condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions. Body temperature is usually maintained near a constant level of 98–100 °F.
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<b>3. <translate><section begin=req3 />Choose from some of the items on the following list and create your own survival kit that can be carried in a Hydro-pack or Fanny-pack. Tell how each item would be useful.
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</noinclude>MILD symptoms
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<b>4. <translate><section begin=req4 />Discuss the hazards of hypothermia, a condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions. Body temperature is usually maintained near a constant level of 98–100 °F.
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</noinclude>MODERATE symptoms
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:<b>a. <translate><section begin=req4a />MILD symptoms
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</noinclude>SEVERE symptoms
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:<b>b. <translate><section begin=req4b />MODERATE symptoms
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13-->
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</noinclude>Discuss with your group each phrase of the following statement.<br>''“One of the most difficult survival situations is cold weather. Cold is a far greater threat to survival than it appears. It decreases your ability to think. It weakens your will to do anything except get warm. It numbs the mind and body. It subdues the will to survive.”''
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:<b>c. <translate><section begin=req4c />SEVERE symptoms
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14-->
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</noinclude>Discuss the following:
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<b>5. <translate><section begin=req5 />Discuss with your group each phrase of the following statement.<br>''“One of the most difficult survival situations is cold weather. Cold is a far greater threat to survival than it appears. It decreases your ability to think. It weakens your will to do anything except get warm. It numbs the mind and body. It subdues the will to survive.”''
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</noinclude>Why you need calories
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<b>6. <translate><section begin=req6 />Discuss the following:  
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</noinclude>The Buddy System and why it is important
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:<b>a. <translate><section begin=req6a />Why you need calories.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17-->
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<section end=req6a /></translate></b>
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</noinclude>Memorize the Hypothermia “Umbles” and which stage they occur in: (Mumble, Grumble, Fumble, Stumble Tumble).
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:<b>b. <translate><section begin=req6b />The Buddy System and why it is important
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18-->
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</noinclude>Watch a quality video/documentary on Survival and Hypothermia.
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<b>7. <translate><section begin=req7 />Memorize the Hypothermia “Umbles” and which stage they occur in: (Mumble, Grumble, Fumble, Stumble Tumble).  
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19-->
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</noinclude>Contact your local Search & Rescue and ask them to speak to your club.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b>
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<b>8. <translate><section begin=req8 />Watch a quality video/documentary on Survival and Hypothermia 
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20-->
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</noinclude>Review and demonstrate the following instructions for survival and rescue.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b>
  
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<b>9. <translate><section begin=req9 />Contact your local Search & Rescue and ask them to speak to your club.  
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</noinclude>Evaluate to determine if you are lost.
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<b>10. <translate><section begin=req10 />Review and demonstrate the following instructions for survival and rescue.  
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</noinclude>Blow your whistle. Remember that three of anything is universally recognized as a call for help.
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:<b>a. <translate><section begin=req10a />Evaluate to determine if you are lost.
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</noinclude>(If you are cold, wet or hungry skip this step, build a fire and spend the night). Mark your location with something unmistakable. Venture out, and circle your marker while blowing your whistle and praying. Move your marker when you recognize something or if you lose sight of the marker.
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:<b>b. <translate><section begin=req10b />Blow your whistle. Remember that three of anything is universally recognized as a call for help.
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</noinclude>Light a fire and build a shelter if it is afternoon (timing is dependent on your specific gear and environment). Stop trying to find your way out and plan to spend the night. Remember that possibly nobody is looking for you yet. Your ability to start a fire and be prepared for the night can make the difference between living and dying. Fire can provide warmth, companionship, comfort and safety. Your smoke and flames may signal a rescuer.
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:<b>c. <translate><section begin=req10c />(If you are cold, wet or hungry skip this step, build a fire and spend the night). Mark your location with something unmistakable. Venture out, and circle your marker while blowing your whistle and praying. Move your marker when you recognize something or if you lose sight of the marker. 
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</noinclude>Practice the following survival skills on a club outing.
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:<b>d. <translate><section begin=req10d />Light a fire and build a shelter if it is afternoon (timing is dependent on your specific gear and environment). Stop trying to find your way out and plan to spend the night. Remember that possibly nobody is looking for you yet. Your ability to start a fire and be prepared for the night can make the difference between living and dying. Fire can provide warmth, companionship, comfort and safety. Your smoke and flames may signal a rescuer.  
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</noinclude>Finding direction without a compass.
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<b>11. <translate><section begin=req11 />Practice the following survival skills on a club outing.  
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</noinclude>Starting a fire using: Flint & magnesium, steel wool & battery.
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:<b>a. <translate><section begin=req11a />Finding direction without a compass.
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<section end=req11a /></translate></b>
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</noinclude>Keeping a fire going using fuzz sticks, shaved sticks, moss, your tinder. Practice in wet conditions.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11c /></b>
  
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:<b>b. <translate><section begin=req11b />Starting a fire using: Flint & magnesium, steel wool & battery.
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<section end=req11b /></translate></b>
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</noinclude>Demonstrating how to build a rescue fire (lots of smoke).
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:<b>c. <translate><section begin=req11c />Keeping a fire going using fuzz sticks, shaved sticks, moss, your tinder. Practice in wet conditions.
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30-->
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<section end=req11c /></translate></b>
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</noinclude>Complete the following Group Activity or its equivalent within a Cold Weather Survival context.
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:<b>d. <translate><section begin=req11d />Demonstrating how to build a rescue fire (lots of smoke)
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</noinclude>Build 3 shelters such as: a snow cave, a shelter with tree branches, a shelter with a tarp or rain poncho. Include proper placement of your fire in each situation.
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<b>12. <translate><section begin=req12 />Complete the following Group Activity or its equivalent within a Cold Weather Survival context.  
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</noinclude>Make your own fire starter using items such as paper egg carton, sawdust and wax, or other materials of your choosing that will last at least 10 minutes.
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</noinclude>Use the following subjects for worship talks:
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</noinclude>Spiritual Hypothermia
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</noinclude>Spiritually Lost
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</noinclude>Spiritual Preparedness
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</noinclude>Memorize at least two Bible texts that you feel might bring you comfort in a Cold Weather Survival situation such as {{bible link|Psalms 34:7}}; {{Bible link|Matthew 28:20}}.
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Cold Weather Survival

Skill Level

1

Year

2012

Version

18.12.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

Cold Weather Survival AY Honor.png
Cold Weather Survival
Recreation
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
General Conference
Year of Introduction
2012
See also
Wilderness Master Award



1. Know three most important survival items that you can carry in your pocket.

2. Research and discuss the following regarding cold weather apparel.

a. Benefits and disadvantages of clothing made of wool, polypropylene, cotton, nylon or combinations. How does each type affect the body when it is wet? What other/newer clothing materials are recommended for cold weather survival? Why?

b. Benefits of layering clothing. What clothing materials work next to your skin? On the outer levels? In-between? Why?

3. Choose from some of the items on the following list and create your own survival kit that can be carried in a Hydro-pack or Fanny-pack. Tell how each item would be useful.

4. Discuss the hazards of hypothermia, a condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions. Body temperature is usually maintained near a constant level of 98–100 °F.

a. MILD symptoms

b. MODERATE symptoms

c. SEVERE symptoms

5. Discuss with your group each phrase of the following statement.
“One of the most difficult survival situations is cold weather. Cold is a far greater threat to survival than it appears. It decreases your ability to think. It weakens your will to do anything except get warm. It numbs the mind and body. It subdues the will to survive.”

6. Discuss the following:

a. Why you need calories

b. The Buddy System and why it is important

7. Memorize the Hypothermia “Umbles” and which stage they occur in: (Mumble, Grumble, Fumble, Stumble Tumble).

8. Watch a quality video/documentary on Survival and Hypothermia.


9. Contact your local Search & Rescue and ask them to speak to your club.


10. Review and demonstrate the following instructions for survival and rescue.

a. Evaluate to determine if you are lost.

b. Blow your whistle. Remember that three of anything is universally recognized as a call for help.

c. (If you are cold, wet or hungry skip this step, build a fire and spend the night). Mark your location with something unmistakable. Venture out, and circle your marker while blowing your whistle and praying. Move your marker when you recognize something or if you lose sight of the marker.

d. Light a fire and build a shelter if it is afternoon (timing is dependent on your specific gear and environment). Stop trying to find your way out and plan to spend the night. Remember that possibly nobody is looking for you yet. Your ability to start a fire and be prepared for the night can make the difference between living and dying. Fire can provide warmth, companionship, comfort and safety. Your smoke and flames may signal a rescuer.

11. Practice the following survival skills on a club outing.

a. Finding direction without a compass.

b. Starting a fire using: Flint & magnesium, steel wool & battery.

c. Keeping a fire going using fuzz sticks, shaved sticks, moss, your tinder. Practice in wet conditions.

d. Demonstrating how to build a rescue fire (lots of smoke).

12. Complete the following Group Activity or its equivalent within a Cold Weather Survival context.

a. Build 3 shelters such as: a snow cave, a shelter with tree branches, a shelter with a tarp or rain poncho. Include proper placement of your fire in each situation.

b. Make your own fire starter using items such as paper egg carton, sawdust and wax, or other materials of your choosing that will last at least 10 minutes.

13. Use the following subjects for worship talks:

a. Spiritual Hypothermia

b. Spiritually Lost

c. Spiritual Preparedness

14. Memorize at least two Bible texts that you feel might bring you comfort in a Cold Weather Survival situation such as Psalms 34:7; Matthew 28:20.

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