Hikes Away
Hikes Away 1
Complete 1 hike or journey with a purpose as agreed with the Leader. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.
Hikes Away 5
Complete 5 hike or journeys with a purpose as agreed with the Leader. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.
Hikes Away 10
Complete 10 hikes or journeys with a purpose as agreed with the Leader. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.
Hikes Away 20
Complete 20 hikes or journeys with a purpose as agreed with the section Leadership team. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.
Hikes Away 35
Complete 35 hikes or journeys with a purpose as agreed with the Leader. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.
Hikes Away 50
Complete 50 hikes or journeys with a purpose as agreed with the Leader. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.
Notes
Reference should be made to the Activity Rules in chapter nine of Policy, Organisation and Rules and the Activity Permit Scheme
Examples of activities qualifying for a 'Hike Away' are listed below. Other similar activities could be undertaken.
Activities for Scouts should involve at least 4 hours of activity. Examples of appropriate activities are:
- Take part in a dusk to dawn hike.
- Explore a bridle way on horseback.
- An overnight expedition by foot (which would count as 2 hikes).
- A trip down a river in an open canoe.
- Complete a 20 km cycle ride as part of the cyclist badge.
