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SILVER BEARPAW
The Silver Bearpaw Trail is recommended for both the
inexperienced and experienced group.
The basic trail meets the require
ments of the following awards:
Powderhorn, Cross Country Backpack, Backcountry
Exploration, High Adventure Trail, Exploring Mountaineering,
One Week Backpack, The Sierra South, and the 50 Miler
Award. Please check specific
requirements. REMEMBER -
ONE TRIP, ONE AWARD.
Requirements:
1. Meet all applicable General Requirements.
2. Outing leader or another 21 year old adult going on trip
must have completed the Basic Backpack Awareness Course.
3. An approved Conservation project of six (6) ours per partic
ipant is required. Participants must show evidence of
completion.
4. Make advanced reservations at the Council Service Cent
er Camping Department. Pay fees. Failure to do so can
disqualify the participants from the award.
5. Recommended age is 11 years old or olde
r. Prior to departure, each Scout must
demonstrate the following scout skills or
have earned the following Merit Badges. Camping, Cooking and
Hiking. Adult and Venturers must have the equivalent
knowledge. Outing leader to verify compliance.
6. An itinerary must be reviewed prior to
starting the trip by the Council High adve
nture Team and one must be filed with
the Camp Director at Camp Wolverine upon arrival.
7. Trip must start and end at Camp Wolverton, Sequoia Na
tional Park. Minimum time on trail - 6 days and 5 nights,
backpacking distance must be a minimum distance of 50 to 55 miles (25 hrs.), days and nights spent at Camp Wolverton
do not count toward hike.
8. Each participant, including adults, must complete a minimum of three (3) conditioning overnight backpacking trips,
including one at, or near, the altitude of the proposed trip
, within three months prio
r to departing on the trip.
9. These SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS shall supersede the Genera
l Requirements if there is an area of conflict.
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