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'''Powder Horn''' is a high adventure resource course<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url =http://www.scouting.org/venturing/training/powderhorn.html | title =Powder Horn | format = | work = | publisher =Boy Scouts of America | accessmonthday =March 29 | accessyear =2006 }}</ref> for [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)|Venturing]], [[Boy Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Boy Scouting]] and [[Varsity Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)|Varsity Scouting]] leaders of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA).  The goals of Powder Horn are to: help Scout leaders to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature, provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their youth through a program of high adventure and to understand what is involved in different high adventure disciplines.  It will also familiarize the Venturing advisor with the Ranger program so that they can help Venturers in meeting the requirements of the Ranger Award.  The course is not designed to teach specific skills or earn certifications.  Powder Horn is held over a one-week period or two three-day weekends.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url =http://www.powderhorn-bsa.org/ | title =Powder Horn Training | format = | work = | publisher = | accessmonthday =March 29 | accessyear =2006 }}</ref>