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Backcountry survival quiz: Could you survive a winter night in the Idaho wilderness?

Test your knowledge: Are you savvy enough for an unexpected emergency in the Idaho mountains?

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BOISE, Idaho — This week we're looking at what it takes to overcome disaster in Idaho's great outdoors.

While not everyone may venture into areas of extreme avalanche danger or accidentally get lost at a ski resort, many can relate to simply wearing the wrong kind of clothing or not packing enough food for a small outdoor excursion.

Click through the above slideshow to see if you know wilderness survival basics that could change whether you're in a life or death situation.

Want to brush up on the basics first? Our comprehensive backcountry survival guide looks at exactly what you should bring with you whenever you head to the mountains in the winter.

BACKCOUNTRY SURVIVAL GUIDE: What to bring with you on a winter excursion in Idaho

Backcountry survival quiz: Do you know what it takes to survive in the Idaho wilderness?

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Could you survive a winter night in the Idaho backcountry? Test your knowledge, from how to start a fire, to what type of clothing you shouldn't wear or the single thing that could give you the biggest chance of survival. Click through the slideshow to see each question and answer.

We take a look at what it takes to survive an avalanche on Sunday with the kickoff of our backcountry survival series on the KTVB Channel 7 news at 10 p.m.