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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
Mt. San Jacinto Award
Sponsoring Council
San Diego - Imperial
Award Dimensions
2'' x 2''
Summary
Complete a backpack of 2 or 3 consecutive days with at least one night's camp at Little Round Valley, Round Valley, Tamarack Valley or the Summit.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
MT. SAN JACINTO
All unit leaders should obtain a current copy of San Diego Trek Aid #104 "San Gorgonio and San Jacinto". This pamphlet contains maps, hike profiles, suggested routes, camping, history and other valuable information.
Requirements:
1. Complete a backpack of 2 or 3 consecutive days with at least one night's camp at Little Round Valley, Round Valley, Tamarack Valley or the Summit.
2. Each individual, to qualify, must reach the summit of one of the following Peaks: San Jacinto (10,804'), Jean (10,566'), or Marion Mountain (10,332'); for Marion Mt. it is not necessary to make the 3rd class rock climb the last 9- 20' to reach the absolute top.
3. Scouts must be Second Class or above. All climbers must have participated in training and conditioning backpacks.
4. Use of Tram disqualifies participants, see San Diego Trek Aid #104.
5. Violations of the Wilderness Use Regulations of the San Jacinto Wilderness is cause for disqualification of eligibility for the award. Comply with General Requirements of Trek Aid #104.