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Spring Basic Backpacking
Feb 28-29, 2020

Winter Basic Backpacking
TBD, 2020

Desert Basic Backpacking
TBD 2020
Basic Backpacking
Learn the skills you need to take your scouts into the wild with confidence.
The course is organized around three components:
1. Classroom session focused on deep content (Friday evening / Saturday)
2. "In the field" map & compass day hike
3. Overnight backpacking trek with fellow classmates & a HAT Instructor
Syllabus
Adult Leadership
Bear Management
Clothing
Low Impact Camping
Mountain Medicine
Places To Go
Scout's Own
Stoves
Tents
Camps & Parks Guide
Backpacks
Boots
Food Planning
Map & Compass
Physical Conditioning
Putting It All Together
Sleeping Bags
Ten Essentials
Wilderness Survival
HAT Awards

John's Meadow, San Gorgonio Wilderness
Bron Draganov Trailbuilding Honor Award

Sponsoring Council
Orange County
Award Dimensions
3'' Diameter
Summary
Earn all five Trail Saver (30 hours total) and all five Forest Saver (30 hours total) High Adventure Awards of the Los Angeles Area Council or...
Complete 30 hours of trailbuilding beyond the 30 hours for the Trail Saver Medal or...
Complete an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project with Trail Boss Bron Draganov as your primary mentor and adviser.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
BRON DRAGANOV TRAILBUILDING HONOR AWARD
This award was developed and sponsored by Troop 1210 (Foothills Church), Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This award honors Bron Draganov, Orange County Council Trail Boss and trailbuilder extraordinaire, for his many years of advising Life Scouts who have completed Eagle Projects that involve trailbuilding and conservation work.
Requirements:
Earn all five Trail Saver (30 hours total) and all five Forest Saver (30 hours total) High Adventure Awards of the Los Angeles Area Council or...
Complete 30 hours of trailbuilding beyond the 30 hours for the Trail Saver Medal or...
Complete an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project with Trail Boss Bron Draganov as your primary mentor and adviser.