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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
Patrick Aubuchon Conservation Award
Sponsoring Council
Verdugo Hills Council
Award Dimensions
2” X 2”
Summary
This award was developed in honor of Patrick Aubuchon, long-time leader and teacher of high adventure. He introduced many Scouts and leaders to backpacking, conservation and trail boss activities, and was awarded the BSA's William T Hornaday Gold Medal.
Earn either the Dinkey Lakes Loop Trail Award or the Silver Fir Trail Award, and make a presentation about outdoor ethics and the HornadayAward.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
1. Meet all applicable Area 4 High Adventure GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
2. Boy Scouts, Venturers, and adult leaders may earn this award.
3. Girl Scouts 11 years and older and adult leaders may earn this award.
4. Earn either the Dinkey Lakes Loop Trail Award or the Silver Fir Trail Award..
5. Units must practice Leave No Trace and pack out and properly dispose of any trash generated in earning either award.
6. Learn about and write a short summary of the history and requirements of the William T. Hornaday Awards for units and individuals.
7. A Make a presentation about Outdoor Ethics (Leave No Trace and/or Tread Lightly!) and the Hornaday
Awards to a Cub Scout Pack or Boy Scout Troop.
8. These specific requirements shall supersede the General Requirements if there is an area of conflict.
Note on the awards patch:
The water represents the Dinkey Lakes, and the mountains represent the "Three Sisters;'.