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SILVER CLOUD TRAIL
Recommended for the more experienced backpacker.
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 participant is
required. Participants must show evidence of completion.
4. Make advanced reservations at the Council Service Center Camping
Department. Pay fees. Failure to do so can disqualify the participants
from the award.
5. Recommended age is 12 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 Gene
ral Requirements if there is an area of conflict.
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