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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
High Adventure Trip Driver
Sponsoring Council
Western Los Angeles County Council
Award Dimensions
3½“ x 4½“ w/SEGMENTS
Summary
The High Adventure Trip Driver Award was established to recognize those adults who spend many hours behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, safely getting the participants to and from High Adventure activities.
The Award is a basic Red Decal with 1000, 2500, 5000, 7500 mile, Red Corner-Decals, and a 10,000 mile Golden Decal indicating miles driven to help Units, Districts, or Councils achieve successful High Adventure trips.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
1. Retroactive to January 1, 1980.
2. Driver of a vehicle does not need to be a registered member of BSA.
3. Trips must be Unit, District, or Council approved High Adventure outings with approved B.S.A./G.S.A. Tour Permits.
4. Drivers of Motor Vehicles must have a valid current State Drivers License, show evidence of proper state insurance, must meet the age limits, as well as other requirements listed on approved Tour Permit.
5. Each vehicle shall meet their State Safety Standards including seat belts for each passenger.
6. Each vehicle should carry the following minimum emergency equipment: (Reference: BSA Tours and Expedition Booklet).
a. First Aid Kit
b. Fire Extinguisher (type approved for electrical fires)
c. Flashlight, Extra Batteries & Bulb
d. Road Flares
e. Road Distress Flags
It is recommended that each vehicle also carry the following additional equipment:
a. Usable Spare Tire & Jack
b. Basic Car Repair Kit
c. Extra Food and Water
d. Shovel
e. Blanket & Extra Clothes
f. Tire Chains
g. Survival Kit