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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
Polar Bear
Sponsoring Council
Los Padres Council
Award Dimensions
3"
Summary
This awaes is designed to encourage outings in the snow.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
1. Take a hike meeting the Training Hike Requirements during the Winter months in an area that is covered with snow.
2. Each Polar Bear Hike shall be a wilderness overnight backpack of at least four (4) hours (round-trip) scheduled backpack time.
3. Comply with the General Requirements.