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Lyse got us thinking about the key things to prepare for if lost in the woods.
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Crossing the stream to get to the hemlock stand where we could build shelters.
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We arrived at a section of woods that the SAR volunteers use to train people, including in shelter building.
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Lyse asking YNC members to think of features that make good shelters.
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Shelter #1 made use of a big awesome rock, which provides shelter from the wind, and neat little crevices. Notice the branch and pine needle “rug.”
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Shelter #2 had some very thoughtful engineering – drip lines to avoid water in the shelter, and heavy logs to ground it.
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Shelter #2’s mascot.
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Shelter #2 could easily fit 4 or more YNC members.
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Shelter #3 was spacious, and had a campfire set up near by.
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Shelter #4 made use of a fallen tree. It also had a removable branch to adapt to weather conditions!
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YNC members tested out using a garbage bag as an instant, personal shelter.
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Garbage bags are actually pretty cozy!
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The SAR folk brought out some instant shelters for us to try.
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Even YNC parents gave the instant shelters a try – this is a view from the inside.
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On our way out of the woods we saw a large spider in the snow!
