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DATE

INITIAL

1

Demonstrate methods of packing and carrying a complete hiking kit for a 24 hour hike, it is not to weight more than 31 pounds including the food.  Be prepared to justify your choice of gear.

2

Take part in 3 hikes, during each of which gear is carried and you sleep out, distance of 2 hikes to be at least 10 miles each.  The distance for the third hike to be not less than 30 miles, with 2 nights camping out.  Detailed logs of very high standard to be handed in after each hike.

3

Select a route for a 15 mile hike from a 1:50000 Topographical map, not necessarily of your own area.  Give your reasons for choice of route

4

From a map select 3 areas of 8 miles square approximately, where a good hike camp should be possible, give reasons for your choice of areas.

5

Make an article of hiking gear, such as tent, sleeping bag, camp fire blanket, rucksack, or stuff sack.

6

Show knowledge of personal hygiene and care of the feet and footgear.

7

Show a good knowledge of what to do if you meet a bear on the trail.

Explain the precautions you should take while hiking in known bear country.