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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
Corn Springs Award
Sponsoring Council
Long Beach
Award Dimensions
3½“ x 3½“
Summary
This award was developed by Mr. John Giese of Troop 67 to promote interest in Native American and prospecting history at Corn Spring in the Chuckwalla Mountains.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
Requirements:
1. Hike 6 miles; must be conducted in Chuckwalla mountains.
2. Visit the following sites:
Petroglyphs in the vicinity of Corn Spring campground
Gus Lederer’s cabin
Gus Lederer’s gravesite at Aztec Wells
3. Write report (250 words or more) about one of the following:
Historical significance of Corn Spring petroglyphs
Chemehuevi (Nuwu) tribe history
Gus Lederer
4. One of the two adult Scouters must have completed the HAT Basic Backpacking Awareness Course.
5. Participate in a “Good Turn” project.
Reference: Corn Spring Hike Guide