ADVANCED MERIT: HIKING
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1. Explain safety rules for hiking on the open road, and in the wilderness.
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b. Wilderness. ______________________________________________________________
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2. Discuss the merits of 3 different types of packs.
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3. State which style of pack you prefer and explain why.
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4. Assemble a pack for an overnight hike of at least 5 miles. Include a blanket
or a sleeping bag and whatever supplies are needed for personal use.
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5. Make a list of the clothes and shoes that are best for hiking during:
a. Warm weather. ____________________________________________________________
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b. Cold weather. ____________________________________________________________
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c. Wet weather. _____________________________________________________________
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6. Explain proper foot care to prevent blisters during hikes.
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7. Explain how to avoid becoming lost in strange territory.
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8. List the rules to follow if you become lost.
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9. Take 2 hikes of at least 5 miles each. Keep notes on the things you observed
on these trips.
a. Hike #1 _______________________________________________ Miles _________
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b. Hike #2 _______________________________________________ Miles _________
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10. Demonstrate your ability to use a compass and map by taking a cross-country
hike of at least 5 miles.
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