Ski Training Award, Nordic
NOTE: Due to the strenuous nature of this activity and the necessary physical requirements, this award is offered only to youths and adults who have been judged by a medical doctor to be in physical condition to participate.

Requirements:
1. Meet all applicable General Requirements.
2. Each applicant shall have one (1) weekend winter conditioning hike without skies of not less than 1 miles round trip with an overnight campout in the snow. Not required if participant has earned the Snowshoe Training award.
3. Minimum skiing distance, 2.5 miles over a two day period, with an overnight campout in the snow.
4. Council Winter Backpack Awareness Course and the associated Nordic Skiing Seminar is required for at least one registered adult going on trip.
5. Minimum age shall be eleven (11) years or older and at the discretion of the adult leading the trip.
6. Check in and out with Ranger whenever and wherever possible.
7. Prepare a roster and itinerary for the trip. File with the Ranger if possible.
8. Location of trip shall be of the Unit's choice with the approval of a High Adventure Approval Counselor from your Council's High Adventure Team Approval roster, prior to going. Location may be anywhere good skiing conditions exist over the trip.
9. A person can earn only two (2) of these awards during their scouting career.
10. After the trip, have HAT Approval Person (See Item 8) sign and approve the award application within a 10 day period.
Sponsored the Goldne Empire Council High Adventure Team.