How to survive a bear encounter

What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?

How to slow yourself down on a steep ski run

You’re out on the slopes for a day of skiing. Suddenly, you find yourself hurtling out of control down a steep expert run. What should you do?

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Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

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Survive when you’re snowed in

Stuck in a snowstorm? Take these actions to stay safe and warm.

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Escape safely from smoke or flames

Stay in-the-know when it comes to fire safety at your pack, troop, or crew’s meeting place.

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Whitewater tips that may save a Scout or Scouter’s life

You’re whitewater rafting down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho when you approach a Class IV rapid. Midway through the rapid, you fall out and become separated from your craft. You’re wearing a helmet and PFD, but you need to act quickly before you’re seriously injured. What do you do?

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