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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
Historical Trails Award
Sponsoring Council
National Council
Award Dimensions
5" x 3"
Summary
The Troop or Post must plan and participate in an historic activity.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
1. The Troop or Post must plan and participate in an historic activity.
2. Locate an historic trail site and study the information related to the site.
3. Hike or camp two (2) consecutive days and one (1) night along the trail or at the historic site (as near as possible).
4. Do one of the following:
a. Cooperate with an adult group such as an Historical society to restore and mark all or part of the trail site.
b. Cooperate with an adult group such as an Historical Society to plan and stage an historical pageant or other public event. Such an event shall be large enough to merit coverage by local press.
If "4b" is selected, attach clippings to High Adventure Award form.
5. Comply with the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.