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9-Mile Blue Trail Hike
Date and Time
10/07/2023
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Event Description
Join us to complete Second Class Rank Hiking Requirements (3a-3d).
We will meet in the Woerther Elementary parking lot at 9:00 AM to travel to Beaumont.
The Blue Trail is in the Southern half of Beaumont. The trail is marked with blue, rectangular blazes.
We will also make two meals (one using a lightweight stove) and a snack to finish Cooking merit badge requirement 6.
Plan for Excellence
Advancement
Cost
None
Second Class
3a - MAP & COMPASS I
3a - MAP & COMPASS I
Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Use a map to point out and tell the meaning of five map symbols.
3b - MAP & COMPASS I
3b - MAP & COMPASS I
Using a compass and map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and you parent or guardian.
3c - MAP & COMPASS I
3c - MAP & COMPASS I
Describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike and what you can do to help prevent them.
3d - MAP & COMPASS I
3d - MAP & COMPASS I
Demonstrate how to find directions during the day...without using a compass or an electronic device.
Cooking Merit Badge
6d
6d
While on a trail hike or backpacking trip, prepare and serve two meals and a snack from the menu planned for this
requirement. At least one of those meals must be cooked over a fire, or an approved trail stove (with proper supervision).
6e
6e
After each meal, have those you served evaluate the meal on presentation and taste, then evaluate your own meal. Discuss what you learned with your counselor, including any adjustments that could have improved or enhanced your meals. Tell how planning and preparation help ensure successful trail hiking or backpacking meals.
6f
6f
Explain to your counselor how you should divide the food and cooking supplies among the patrol in order to share the
load. Discuss how to properly clean the cooking area and store your food to protect it from animals.
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