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WHITSETT TO WHITNEY
Recommended for the very experienced who have two or more
previous Long Term Trips. The Trip begins at Camp
Whitsett in Inyo National Forest, crosses into the John Muir
Wilderness Area, crosses into the Sequoia National Park. At
Siberian Pass, returns to Inyo National Fo
rest. After crossing the bridge at Kern Canyon Ranger Station, the trail re-enters
Sequoia National Park until
reaching Whitney Portal.
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) hours 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 13 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 Fi
rst Aid and Swimming. 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 Whitsett upon arrival.
7. Trip must start at Camp Whitsett and end at Whitney Portal. Minimum time on trail - 10 days and 9 nights, backpacking
distance must be a minimum distance of 95 to 100 miles (50 hrs.), Days and nights spent at Camp Whitsett are not
counted toward trip days.
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
prior to departing on the trip. Each
participant, including adults, must have completed one or mo
re previous Long Term trip of 6 days and 5 nights and a
minimum of 25 hours/50 miles or more.
9. These SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS shall supersede the Gene
ral Requirements if there is an area of conflict.
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