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SNOWSHOE TRAINING
Due to the strenuous program and physical
capabilities required, this award is
offered only to youths and adults who
have been judged to be in good physical
condition by a medical doctor.
Requirements:
1. Meet all applicable General Requirements.
2. Each applicant must have complete one
(1) weekend winter conditioning hikes of
not less than one (1) mile round trip with an overnight on the snow. Not required
if participant has earned the Nordic Skiing Training award.
3. Minimum Snowshoe distance of 2.5 miles over a two day period with an
overnight camp in snow.
4. Minimum age shall be eleven (11) years or older and at the discretion of the adult
leader. Council Winter Backpack Awareness Course and the associated Snow
Shoeing Seminar is required for at least one adult going on the trip.
5. Prepare a roster and itinerary for the tr
ip. File it with the Ranger if possible. Check in and out with the Ranger wheneve
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and wherever possible.
5. Location of trip shall be the unit's choice with the a
pproval of an Approval Person from your council's High Adventure
Team Approval Roster. Location may be anywhere that has a minimum of five (5) inches of snow over the entire trip.
7. A person can earn only two (2) of these awards during their Scouting career. After the trip, have a H.A.T. Approval
Person sign and approve the award application within a 10 day period.
9. These SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS shall supersede the Gene
ral Requirements if there is an area of conflict.
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