Climb to the peak of Mt. Baden-Powell (9,399 ft.)

Climb the "Nine Peaks" of the San Gorgonio Massif in the following order: San Gorgonio (11,502'), Jepson (11,201'), Little Charlton (10,676'), Charlton (10,815'), Alta Diablo (10,430'), Shield's (10,701'), Anderson (10,864'), San Bernardino East (10,691'), and San Bernardino (10,624'). The trip may be done from San Bernardino peak to San Gorgonio peak if desired. There is no maximum time for the trip. However, it must be done as a single trip with no resupply.

Backpack in the Anza Borrego wilderness.

Take an orientation or instructional flight in a sailplane with a licensed glider pilot or flight instructor.

Backpack one or more nights on each of these trail segments in the San Gabriel mountains.

Backpack 50+ miles in the San Jacinto Wilderness.  Must also summit Black Mountain, San Jacinto Peak, and Tahquitz Peak.

Earn all segments of the San Gabriel Trails Award.

Backpack and summit Timber peak (8303'), Telegraph peak (8985'), and Thunder peak (8587') in the Cucagmonga Wilderness.

Summit Mt. San Bernardino Peak (10,649').

The purpose of this award is to encourage Scouts to learn and use Scouting Skills, rather than accept an easier way.

This award requires three separate hikes of 10 to 16 miles each and includes climbing at least three peaks over 8000'.

Plan and complete a hike of at least five (5) miles on foot or fifteen (15) miles by bicycle which includes a visit to at least 3” x 3” five (5) of the historic sites on your list.

These awards were developed to encourage beginning hiking activities with advancement. They promote hiking and environmental awareness. The hikes can be completed within a day or over a weekend.

Earn all segments of the San Bernardino Trails Award.

An overnight canoe trip to a waterside campsite of approximately 6-7 hours afloat. Distances can vary depending on current, and wind conditions, etc.

Travel any 50 mile stretch of the Colorado River in a canoe, unpowered boat, raft or other inflatable.

Patch is earned by camping overnight in one of the local Council Camps: Emerson or Helendade.  The campout must be in snow and the unit may use tents or erect temporary shelters. NO CABINS.

Backpack one or more nights on each of these trail segments in the San Bernardino mountains.

Ride a bicycle the various distances of these awards.

The former Old Baldy Council (presently CIEC) High Adventure Team developed this award for units who enjoy camping and exploring our national forests, but do not necessarily participate in backpacking.