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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
Tahquitz Trails Award
Sponsoring Council
Long Beach
Award Dimensions
3'' x 3''
Summary
This award is sponsored by the Tribe of Tahquitz to promote backpacking in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
Requirements:
1. Backpacking and camping must be conducted in San Gorgonio Wilderness.
2. Obtain USFS Wilderness permit for the duration of the backcountry trip.
3. Backpack time of five or more hours.
4. Sleep one night in backcountry camp.
5. One of the two adult Scouters must have completed the HAT Basic Backpacking Awareness Course or be a qualified member of the Camp Tahquitz staff.
6. Participate in a “Good Turn” project.
Reference: San Gorgonio Hike Guide