It was great to see so many Cubs out on Saturday for the Cub Car Build. I now have to spend many sleepless nights working on my car just to compete with these cars. This week we will be meeting at the School to work on Winter Cubing Badge.

Be prepared to talk about the following:

1. Describe how to prevent and treat:
a. Frost-bite;
b. Skin on cold metal;
c. Snow blindness;
d. breaking through ice;
e. Hypothermia
2. Show that you are properly dressed for a winter outing or describe how to dress for with weather. Know the importance of staying dry
3. Recognize and identify in winter conditions 3 common birds and 3 common trees or shrubs
4. Point out the North Star and 3 night sky features, such as stars, constellations, and planets
5. Take part in two of the following
a. A winter camp
b. A winter hike
c. 2 winter outdoor meetings
d. lighting a fire and cooking a simple meal under winter conditions
e. a hike on snowshoes or skis
f. an ice fishing trip

Akela