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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
Puddle Duck
Sponsoring Council
Los Padres Council
Award Dimensions
3"
Summary
Special award for being on an outing cut short by rain.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
1. Get caught in a rain of at least 1/2 inch within a two (2) day period when on a hike that qualifies you for any other Backpack Award.
2. To your application for the Backpack Award earned while on the hike, attach a statement to the effect that you were rained on as required in item 1.
3. Check the appropriate box on the application form for this award in addition to the box checked for the hiking award.