BASIC BACKPACKING AWARENESS
Outdoor Adventure is Key to the Scouting Program. The Knowledge, Skills, Techniques and
Resources to safely, confidently and comfortably develop an Outdoor Program for scouting age youth
is introduced in this In-Depth Seminar.
The course content of the Basic Backpacking Awareness seminar is applicable to ALL Outdoor
Activities from Day Hikes and Camporees to Car Camping and Extended Backpacking Trips.
Professional quality, the High Adventure Team programs bring together expertise from the Forestry
Service, Fuel Safety Expert, Outfitters, Meteorologist, Physicians & Experienced Volunteer Scouters. SEMINAR TOPICS
TREKS & OUTINGS
PLANNING & LEADERSHIP
EQUIPMENT
PERSONAL: BOOTS, CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, SLEEPING BAGS
GROUP: TENTS, STOVES, COOK GEAR, FIELD REPAIR WILDERNESS NAVIGATION
MAPS & SYMBOLS, COMPASS, ORIENTERING
FOOD
PLANNING, PURCHASING, PACKAGING, PREPARING, POLISHING OFF BACKCOUNTRY LIVING
ETIQUETTE, LEAVE NO TRACE, CONSERVATION, TRAIL BUILDING, LOST & EVACUATION WHERE TO TREK
PLACES TO GO, WHERE TO GET INFO, PHOTOGRAPHY, PATCHES & AWARDS WEATHER & SAFETY Please click here for the most current course flyer. email HAT-BBA at hat.backpack at gec-bsa dot org for more information
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