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SEVEN LEAGUE BOOT AWARD
Seven-league Boots is an element of European folklore, and the
boots allow the individual wearing them to take great strides of
seven leagues per step, therefore trekking many miles with great
speed. The boots are granted to the protagonist of a story by a
magical character, so that a gr
eat deed may be accomplished.
The background of the patch is from the 7.5 minute topographic
map Split Mountain, and shows the
Palisade Lake Basin which is
the most remote area along the John Muir Trail, 3 days trek from
any trailhead.
This award may be earned by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and/or
Venturers, as well as adult l
eaders, and miles are cumulative
throughout the Scouting career.
Requirements:
1. This is a hiking and backp
acking cumulative mileage award,
and is earned concurrently with
other High Adventure Awards.
2.
A minimum of 50% of the miles must be backpacking miles,
and additional miles are earned by day hiking. The exception is
Cub Scouts, where all miles earned are hiking miles.
3. The Seven League Boot Award main patch and 25 mile
segment is awarded upon completion of the first 25 miles.
4. Backpacks must have complied with the Area IV General
Requirements.
5. Additional segments are awarded at 50, 100, 200, 300, 400,
500, and 1,000 mile increments.
References
1.
Seven League Boots
by Richard Halliburton, av
ailable online at amazon.com
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