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Answer to question 17: (b) Use a knife. If you need an emergency fire, don’t waste precious body heat in an attempt to (slowly!) dry wood. Cutting away the outer layer will work with all but the smallest and soggiest sticks.

18.Mountaineers recommend you “climb high, sleep low” in order to…

a)Stay warmer at night

b)Avoid altitude sickness

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