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HIGH ADVENTURE TRIP DRIVER
The High Adventure Trip Driver Award was established to recognize
those adults who spend many hours behind the wheel of a motor
vehicle, safely getting the participants to and from High Adventure
activities.
The Award is a basic Red Decal with 1000, 2500, 5000, 7500 mile,
Red Corner-Decals, and a 10,000 mile
Golden Decal indicating miles
driven to help Units, Districts,
or Councils achieve successful High
Adventure trips.
Requirements:
1. Retroactive to January 1, 1980.
2. Driver of a vehicle does not need to be a registered member of
BSA.
3. Trips must be Unit, District, or Council approved High Adventure
outings with approved B.S.A./G.S.A. Tour Permits.
4. Drivers of Motor Vehicles must
have a valid current State Drivers
License, show evidence of proper st
ate insurance, must meet the
age limits, as well as other requirements listed on approved Tour
Permit.
5. Each vehicle shall meet their St
ate Safety Standards including seat
belts for each passenger.
6. Each vehicle should carry the fo
llowing minimum emergency equipment: (R
eference: BSA Tours and Expedition
Booklet).
a. First Aid Kit
b. Fire Extinguisher (type approved for electrical fires)
c. Flashlight, Extra Batteries & Bulb
d. Road Flares
e. Road Distress Flags
It is recommended that each vehicle also
carry the following additional equipment:
a. Usable Spare Tire & Jack
b. Basic Car Repair Kit
c. Extra Food and Water
d. Shovel
e. Blanket & Extra Clothes
f. Tire Chains
g. Survival Kit
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