SAR Fundamentals/Foot travel/Question bank

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1

Why should you walk at an even pace?

To avoid fatigue.

2

What is the rest step?

The rest step is a mountaineering technique used to maintain pace with heavy loads, at high altitudes or in rough, steep terrain. A rest of a few seconds is taken with each step while the weight remains on the lower foot.

3

What is scree?

A mass of small loose stones that form or cover a slope on a mountain.

4

What is talus?

A mass of rocks that form or cover a slope on a mountain. (larger than scree)

5

What do you shout if you knock loose rocks that tumble down a slope?

"ROCK!"

6

On hill sides or mountains, which side of the trail should you stand on when being passed by horses/mules?

Stand on the uphill side.

Q: What is the rest step?

A: The rest stepp is a mountaineering technique used to maintain pace with heavy loads, at high altitutes

or in rough, steep terrain.
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