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
San Gabriel Trails Medal
Sponsoring Council
Inland Empire
Award Dimensions
Summary
Earn all segments of the San Gabriel Trails Award.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
SAN GABRIEL TRAILS BACKPACK MEDAL
Requirements:
Comply with General Requirements.
Earn all eight segments of either the San Gabriel or San Bernardino Weekend backpack award.
Perform 6 hours of conservation or service work.
Practice Leave No Trace principles on each of the outings.
This award is retroactive to January 1, 2000