PURPOSE:
Provide a basic understanding of how to plan and conduct outdoor activities, encourage participation and leadership in unit-level High Adventure programs, and introduce the many programs and activities of our Council's HAT.

DATE:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 27, 28 February, 01 March 2026
Weekend backpack outing to be arranged during the training sessions.

TIME:
Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

COST:
$115

MEALS:
Cracker barrel Friday, breakfast, lunch, dinner Saturday, breakfast Sunday.

EQUIPMENT:
Compass, paper and pencil. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their gear and to camp (free) at the facility. Onsite camping reinforces the essentials of your training.

MAXIMUM SIZE:
45 students

OVERVIEW:
Basics of the necessities for safe and enjoyable outings

• leadership
• planning & preparation
• equipment & clothing
• menus & cooking
• orienteering
• route finding and mountain travel
• conservation
• risk & safety
• program awards & procedures
• the importance of training and transferring leadership to your Scouts is stressed.

QUESTIONS:
David Behenna, Course Director, at (603) 828-2065; e-mail: tigerbay@att.net
The emphasis is on backpacking but it is generally applicable to all types of outdoor activity.

This is the next step beyond the camp-craft skills that are covered in Outdoor Leadership Skills (OLS). You will be need to select and take a weekend backpack trip (5-7 miles, round-trip, in the local mountains) from among several to be offered in March and April and led by the Council Staff.

Each person is responsible for providing his/her own clothing and equipment. An Adventure Pass for your vehicle is required at many of these locations. Completion of this training is recognized by the award of a special patch.

Hike Aid 3, “Full Dimension High Adventure Training”, has a complete discussion of the training programs of the Council's HAT. It may be downloaded from the Council High Adventure website at https://glaac-hat.org/HikeAids.html

Questions about any of them are to be directed to Michael Schlaifer; Vice ChairTraining: (213)247-8808 (C); e-mail, michael@schlaifer.com.