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HIKING ACTIVITY AWARDS
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. Hikes taken in the city do not qualify
for these awards. These awards are de
signed for Scouts but can be earned by
Scouters who meet the extra requirements
. Each
award is earned on a different hike. E
ach award can be planned so as to
fulfill Second Class requirement 1b.
The tour leader must have planned the hike using an appropr
iate topographic map or maps. The topographic map(s) must be
brought on the hike. As with any Scout activity, a tour permit must be filed with your local BSA Council Office. A
wilderness permit and fire permit must be secured from
the appropriate U.S. Ranger Station when required.
PEAK BAGGER AWARD
REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Complete a day or weekend hike of at least 5 miles round trip.
2.
Hike to the top of any peak with a panoramic view.
3.
Each Scout will take pictures on the hike. The Troop s
hould plan some kind of pict
ure taking competition. The
photograph competition should take
place at a meeting following the hike. Scout
s without a camera should plan to share
with an another Scout.
4.
Each Scout should carry a compass and
a topographic map with the trail identif
ied. While on the hike, each Scout will
show that he can identify his location on the map at least twice during the hike.
5.
Each Scout will carry a personal first aid kit he has
prepared on the hike. (Sec
ond Class requirement 6b)
Scouter requirements for each award:
1.
Complete the requirements fo
r the respective award.
2.
Be a registered and uniformed leader.
3.
Complete Scoutmaster Fundamentals so that you know your role as a leader.
4.
You must take enough initiative before each hike to learn the
local native plants and trees, wild animals, and map and
compass so that you can be a resource to others.
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