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9 PEAKS HONOR AWARD
The 9 Peaks Award is an honor award for youth and their leaders
who display exemplary conduct and meet the high standards of
Scouting Spirit and Team Work. Scouts must be at least First
Class or above. This is a strenuous trip. It is recommended that at
least four days and three nights be allowed for completion. The
leader should be confident that all Scouts and adults are fit and
ready. For information on possible approach and descent routes,
water sources, and seasonal considerations consult the CIEC 9
Peaks Award Booklet.
Requirements:
1. Comply with the General Requirements.
2. At least one adult going on the trip must have completed the
Council Basic Backpack Awareness Course and one adult
going on the trip must hold a current Red Cross Standard First
Aid Card or higher.
3. All individuals starting this award must have two Training Hike
Awards and one Weekend Backpack Award, e.g., Hike in
National Forest.
4. Complete a mandatory shakedown backpack of a minimum
two nights (no exceptions), carrying a full pack.
a.Must be at least 15 miles with full pack.
b.At least 6 miles of hike must be over 9,000'.
c.This trip must be done less than one month before the 9-
Peaks Backpack.
5. Hike to the top of San Gorgonio and spend the night.
6. Climb the "Nine Peaks" of the San Gorgonio Massif in the following order: San Gorgonio (11,502'), Jepson (11,201'),
Little Charlton (10,676'), Charlton (10,815'), Alta Diablo
(10,430'), Shield's (10,701'), Anderson (10,864'), San
Bernardino East (10,691'), and San Bernardino (10,624').
The trip may be done from San Bernadino peak to San
Gorgonio peak if desired. There is no maximum time for the trip. However, it must be done as a single trip with no
resupply.
7. On each peak inspect
the peak box. Replenish pad of paper and pen as
necessary. Carry at leas
t two pads and pens. If
any boxes are missing or damaged beyond usability
, send a written report to the CIEC H.A.T.
8. Have award application approved by unit’s local Council H.A.T.
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