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Can You Survive the Wilderness?
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Hiker Laura Crumpets
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Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Far from civilization, everything changes. You can't go to the grocery store. If you're hurt, a doctor isn't a phone call away. If you're cold, you can't turn up the heat. Even finding safe water to drink can be a challenge.
Being lost or stranded in the wilderness will test both your strength and your intelligence. How will you find food? How can you get the attention of rescue aircraft? What would you do if you were staring down the jaws of a hungry predator?
It won't be easy, but if you stay calm and make good choices, you might be able to get out alive. Are you ready to find out whether you have what it takes?
Where would you like to start? The Canadian wilderness, the Blue Mountains of Australia, or Germany's Black Forest?
Blue Mountains of Australia please
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Good luck in Australia :)
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You're deep in the forests of Australia's Blue Mountains, and nobody knows where you are. You were planning to meet your friend Casey at a campsite later for some hardcore biking. First, though, you decided to take a morning ride on your own.
Now you're lost. The interesting little trail that you had been following has disappeared, and you can't find it again.
You're not too worried at first. You have your bike, and you're an expert rider. There's not much terrain you can't handle. But then your front wheel catches a rock. Your bike skids out from under you and you smash to the ground.
You're just scraped and bruised, but the bike is in far worse shape. The front tire is blown out, the chain is snapped, and the rim is bent beyond repair. That leaves you lost and alone with nothing but your feet to carry you. Not good.
You search your backpack and find a first-aid kit. You wipe down your scrapes and bandage them. As you look through your pack, you realize you're in trouble. You have a bottle of water, but no food. You have a small tool kit, a spare inner tube for the bike, emergency matches, and a windbreaker jacket.
With a sigh, you zip up your backpack and start hiking. You head east, knowing that the coast and civilization lie in that direction. After several hours of walking, your stomach is growling.
You know that the Australian wilderness contains many edible plants. But all around you, you can hear a variety of birdcalls. It's nesting seasons, and finding eggs wouldn't be too difficult. But getting them could be dangerous.
To forage for wild plants:
1. read a book with 'forage' in the text of the book
2. read a book with a wild animal in it
3. read a book with only plants on the cover (nothing else)
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To try to find bird eggs:
1. read a book by an author that is new to you
2. read a book with a bird as part of the story
3. read a book where something is hatched or a baby is born
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
Im going to try find bird eggs so i don't get poisonedBook: Mockingjay
Author: Suzanne Collins
Date Read: 25/10
Task: 2. read a book with a bird as part of the story
How it Fits: It all about the Mokingjay
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Birds are plentiful in this area. And you're in luck, since most are in nesting season. You start searching tree branches for signs of a nest. It doesn't take long to spot one sitting about halfway up a eucalyptus tree. It looks sturdy, but you know that climbing in a survival situation is a big risk.
Carefully, you work your way up the tree. You take your time, knowing that a fall here will likely cost you your life. Soon you've reached the branch that holds the nest. But from up here, it doesn't seem like a very broad branch. You don't know if it will hold your weight. You shake the branch, but you're not sure if the eggs would survive the fall. All your work for nothing.
To try shaking the branch:
1. read a book by an author that you've wanted to try
2. read a book about a topic that might shake you
3. read a book that has branched out from the original series
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To move onto the branch toward the nest:
1. read a book where the MC moves to a new location
2. read a book where 'branch' is found in the text of the book
3. read a book with all the letters of NEST is in the title
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
Decision: To move onto the branch toward the nest:Book: Killman Creek
Author: Rachel Caine
Date Read: 26/10
Task: 2. read a book where 'branch' is found in the text of the book
How it Fits: Page 279 "A pretty good Broken Branch"
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You're not willing to just let the nest fall to the ground after all this work. You straddle the branch and slowly make your way out. It creaks and bends a bit, but seems be holding.. Soon you're only a few feet from the nest. You peer inside it and see that there are five eggs!
You lean forward to grab the eggs. As you do, you hear a sharp CRACK. Before you realize what happened, you're falling! You don't even have time to scream.
Several branches break your fall, but you still crash hard to the ground. You lie there a moment to catch your breath. Your leg is throbbing with pain. You try to stand, but it won't bear any weight. You're sure it's broken. You won't last last long out here with a broken leg.
To work on finding shelter:
1. read a book with a MC that works at a job
2. read a book where the MC finds or discovers something
3. read a book a shelter of some sort on the cover (a building)
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To build a signal fire:
1. read a book all the letters of BUILD in the author's name
2. read a book with a person gesturing or signaling on the cover (possibly a raised arm)
3. read a book where the MC builds a fire in the story
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
Decision: To work on finding shelter:Book: God of Pain
Author: Rina Kent
Date Read: 26/10
Task: 2. read a book where the MC finds or discovers something
How it Fits: Mc finds out love interests parents Killed his Biological father
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You're first priority is finding shelter. Since you can't stand, your options are limited. A large fallen log lies a few hundred feet away. You drag yourself over to it.
There's a small hollow under part of the log. You climb down into the hollow. Pain shoots through your leg any time you move it. So you lie still and close your eyes.
Night comes, and then morning. Your throat and mouth are bone dry. Your stomach is growling, When you try to move, you almost black out with pain. So you just lie there.
By afternoon you're burning up with a fever. Your thoughts are clouded. But you know one thing. Help isn't coming. You realize sadly that this hollow isn't just your shelter. It will also be your grave.
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You have some choices at this point.
1 - stop this challenge
2 - stay in Australia and start over making different decisions
3 - go to another location and read for that place
There may be other choices that I haven't thought of. What do you want to do?
i will go to Canada...... Australia is Lethal LOL
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Hopefully Canada will be easier on you :)
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As you watch the August sun dip behind the mountains of the Canadian Rockies, you're worried. You were supposed to spend two nights alone before being picked up by a small plane.
But now three days has stretched to six days, and what few supplies you brought with you have run out. And it seems that no one is coming.
Did something happen to the pilot who brought you here? He's the only other person who knows exactly where you are! Your friends and family only knew you were coming to Canada.
Your food and fresh water may be gone, but you came prepared. You've got warm clothes, a tent and sleeping bag, a pocketknife, and a piece of flint to start fires.
It's clear that rescue might not be coming any time soon. It's time to decide - do you wait for rescue here? Or is it time to strike out into the wilderness in search of help?
To wait for rescue here:
1. read a book set near where you live
2. read a book where the author's last name starts with 'H', 'E', 'R', or 'E'
3. read a book where the MC has to wait for something important
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To strike out in search of help:
1. read a book with the word 'strike' in the text
2. read a book with 'OUT' in the title (can be part of a word, i.e., about, South, outdoor)
3. read a book where the MC asks for help
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
Wait for rescue3. read a book where the MC has to wait for something important
Wait for women to wake up
30th Ocotber
Sleeping Beauties
702 pages
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Canada is a huge, wild place. You don't even know which direction to go to find civilization. Staying here is your best chance. You know how to survive.
The good news is that you already have a start on a camp here. There are fish in the lake and wildlife in the thick forest. With some luck, you could last months out here.
Your first concern is finding food. You could try fishing, but you'd have to make your own gear. Or you could work on building snares to catch rabbits or other small game.
To fish for your supper:
1. read a book with a table or chair on the cover
2. read a book where a word in the title has two of the same letter together (supper)
3. read a book where the MC prepares supper or dinner
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To build snares:
1. read a book where the MC walks into a trap
2. read a book where the MC gets into a hazardous situation
3. read a book where the MC gets ambushed
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
Fishing (i managed to crab fish as a kid)2. read a book where a word in the title has two of the same letter together (supper)
Your Dad Will Do
150 pages
2nd November
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A small stream feeds a nearby lake, and you've seen trout swimming there. You find a strong, straight stick and use your pocketknife to whittle it to a sharp point. Soon you've got a crude fishing spear.
The creek isn't very deep, but it's moving fast. Soon you discover that you can't reach far enough to get to the fish. So you strip off your shoes and socks, roll up your pants, and wade in. Wow, that water is cold!
Spearing a fish is hard. You make several attempts, but come up empty. Suddenly you lose your balance and flop into the icy water. The water takes your breath away. Your clothes are now soaked. You shiver in the afternoon breeze.
To go back to camp to dry your clothing:
1. re-read a book
2. read a book with 'camp' in the text of the book
3. read a book where the MC accidentally gets wet
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To keep trying to catch fish:
1. read a book with a word in the title that has 2 E's
2. read a new-to-you book by your favorite author
3. read a book with 'fish' in the text of the book
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To go back to camp to dry your clothing:4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
Second Shot with #76
5th Novemeber
Starts With S
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You're drenched with near-freezing water. It's critical you get warm and dry, even if it means you go hungry tonight. You hurry back to camp and strip off your wet clothes. You quickly build a fire ad huddle close to it. Slowly the warmth stops your shivering, and you climb into your sleeping bag for the night. Tomorrow you'll try fishing again.
Over the next week, you sharpen your survival skills. You trap several rabbits, and you even manage to spear a few fish.
Then one day you hear a buzzing sound in the distance. It's a small plane! You quickly build as large and smoky fire as you can.
The smoke does its job. You watch as the plane turns in your direction. It's a small seaplane that can land on the nearby lake. You're waiting on the shore, watching and waving your arms.
You were patient and smart, and rescue has finally arrived. You've proven yourself a true outdoor specialist.
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What do you want to do now?
Go to germany?
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You got it. Good luck!
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You look out from your small camp, scanning the horizon. Everywhere you look you see trees and more trees covering the rolling hills. There's no sign of civilization, and your situation is growing critical.
What started out as a hiking trip with your older brother, Henri, has gone terribly wrong. The two of you planned a long weekend of hiking in Germany's Black Forest. But yesterday you realized you were lost. And now things are even worse - Henri fell while climbing, badly breaking his leg. He's in terrible pain, and you don't know what to do. Your cell phones are dead, your food is almost gone, and Henri is in shock. Henri is in desperate need of medical help.
This is no time for tears. Henri's life - and your own - depend on you. You've got to get him the help he needs.
page 73 To stay with Henri and wait for help:
1. read a book with all the letters of STAY in the title
2. read a book where the MC or author's name begins with H
3. read a book that you have been waiting a long time to read
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
page 75 To strike out into the forest in search of rescue:
1. read a book where a significant character plays a sport (like baseball)
2. read a book with a lot of trees on the cover
3. read a book where the MC rescues someone
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To stay with Henri and wait for help:3. read a book that you have been waiting a long time to read
The Wisdom of Madness
14th November
its bee on my tbr for a fair few months
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Henri is in bad shape. You don't think it's a good idea to leave him by himself. When you don't come home tomorrow, your family will start to worry. A rescue effort should be under way within a day two. All you have to do is to keep the two of you alive until then.
You build a warm fire and cover Henri with all the blankets you've got. You get water from a nearby stream and boil it so that it is safe to drink. The you set out to get something to eat. Henri will need nourishment to fight his injury.
You spend an hour foraging for food. As you kneel down to gather juicy rowan berries, you notice movement nearby. There's a face staring out at you from the bush!
Your heart races as you realize that you're looking at a wolf! And you're crouched down - the grey beast probably thinks you are prey. You've got to act fast!
To stand up and confront the wolf:
1. read a book with one person standing on the cover
2. read a book where the MC confronts someone about something serious
3. read a book with 'wolf' in the text of the book
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To curl up in a ball and play dead:
1. read a book where the MC has curly hair
2. read a book where the MC plays a board or card game
3. read a book where someone dies
4. read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'
To curl up in a ball and play dead:3. read a book where someone dies
The Lightning Tree
Fauna dies
18th November
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You slowly drop to the ground and curl into a tight ball, hoping that the wolf will ignore you. But it's the wrong choice. Wolves can attack easy, small targets. By curling into a small ball, you show the hungry predator that you're no threat to it.
The big canine pounces. You try to scramble to your feet and run, but it's too late. You feel sharp claws tearing your skin. Its powerful jaws closes around your throat. It's a horrible and terrifying way to die. But the saddest part is that now there's no way to help Henri. He may die as well.
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What do you want to do now?
i think im done i managed all three lol
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The Lightning Tree (other topics)The Wisdom of Madness (other topics)
Second Shot with #76 (other topics)
Your Dad Will Do (other topics)
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You are lost in the wilderness. Predators roam through the forest. Hot days and cold nights will test your strength. High cliffs, rushing rivers, and deep gorges will block your path. Any wrong decision could be your last.
Will you survive? In this challenge you'll make choices that could mean the difference between life and death.
I'll set the scene. You choose which path to follow. Follow the directions at the bottom of each post.
You can begin as soon as you get your thread.
HOW TO PLAY:
1. Read through the scenario.
2. Make your first decision and read one task for that decision. The fourth task will always be "Read a book with a title that begins with 'L', 'O', 'S' or 'T'". You can use or ignore the articles 'A', 'An', or 'The'.
3. Once you complete one of the tasks, post in your thread the following:
Decision:
Book:
Author:
Date Read:
Task:
How it Fits:
4. The moderator will then post the related decision result story.
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Page count for audio books will be determined the first paper version shown on Goodreads. From the book's page, select “all editions”, then select the first paper edition as your guide.