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Hiking

Overview

Walking in the wilds is one of life’s great pleasures. Learn how to do this safely and comfortably while you build endurance for longer and longer distances. Maybe someday you’ll hike the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest, or some other long-distance trail!

Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for RANGER Outdoor Living which require completion of Requirements 1-11b of this Honor. Just 3 more hikes and some hike reports and the honor is earned as well. This Honor is one of the optional honors for FRONTIER VOYAGER Outdoor Living requirements. Therefore it may make sense to complete requirements #1-11b and 11e during the Ranger year and then complete the honor during the Voyager year.

Requirements

1. Explain and demonstrate the main points of good hiking practice, such as pacing, speed, resting, and etiquette.

2. Explain the importance and method of proper foot care with regard to cleanliness, care of nails, socks, shoe selection, and first aid of tender or blistered feet.

3. Make a list of proper clothing to be worn on a hike in both hot and cool weather.

4. Make a list of needed gear for a long day hike in the wilderness and a short coun­try hike.

5. List five safety and courtesy rules to be used in wilderness trail hiking and road hiking.

6. Explain the importance of drinking water and list three signs of contaminated water.

7. Explain the importance of proper eating while hiking.

8. Describe proper clothing and foot gear for cold and hot wet weather hiking.

9. Submit a written plan for a 10-mile (16.1 km) hike which includes: map route, clothing list, equipment list, and water and/or food.

10. Use a topographical map and/or a road map in planning and doing one of the hikes in Requirement 11.

11. Have the following hiking record:

  • a. One five-mile (8 km) rural or town hike
  • b. One five-mile ( 8 km) hike on a wilderness trail
  • c. Two 10-mile (16.1 km) day hikes on different routes
  • d. One 15-mile (24.2 km) hike on a wilderness trail
  • e. Within a month of each hike, write a short report, giving dates, routes cov­ered, weather, and any interesting things you saw.

Answer key & resources

Master awards

This honor counts toward:

Investiture Achievement

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See also

Adapted from AY Honors/Hiking on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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