Sierra
Sponsoring Council
Los Padres Council
Award Dimensions
4" x 3"
Summary
The purpose of this award is to encourage Scouts to experience a High Adventure by camping and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
1. Backpack at least seven (7) miles in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
2. During your backpacking mileage, climb at least 2000 feet in elevation gain.
3. Camp out at least one (1) night in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Note:
It is suggested that if some of your Scouts achieve the award two or more times, instead of purchasing a second patch, a Scout service star with the correct numeral thereon, be purchased and pinned in the lower left corner of a previously awarded Sierra Nevada Backpacker patch.