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| | | Several cool field trip activities | ||
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<br><b>Req #3: Present yourself properly dressed:</b> for belaying, climbing, and rappelling | |||
** (i.e., appropriate clothing, footwear, and a helmet; rappellers and can also wear gloves). | |||
<br><b>Req #8: Harnesses.</b> | <br><b>Req #8: Harnesses.</b> | ||
** Correctly put on a commercially made climbing harness. | ** Correctly put on a commercially made climbing harness. | ||
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* [http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/rodney-scout-reservation/climbing-rappelling/70350 Rodney Scout Reservation] - Includes Night Climbing (in the dark with headlamps & glow sticks) | * [http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/rodney-scout-reservation/climbing-rappelling/70350 Rodney Scout Reservation] - Includes Night Climbing (in the dark with headlamps & glow sticks) | ||
* [https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/ben-delatour-scout-ranch/bdsr-activities/ Ben Delatour Scout Ranch] - Pancake Base Camp utilizes the unique and dramatic rock formations of BDSR, instead of artificial climbing towers, to instruct participants in four different programs: scrambling, climbing merit badge, advanced climbing and adult climb. | * [https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/ben-delatour-scout-ranch/bdsr-activities/ Ben Delatour Scout Ranch] - Pancake Base Camp utilizes the unique and dramatic rock formations of BDSR, instead of artificial climbing towers, to instruct participants in four different programs: scrambling, climbing merit badge, advanced climbing and adult climb. | ||
== Outlandish Scout Climbing Adventures == | |||
Over the years, various scout troops have discovered some incredible places for spectacular Climbing Merit Badge work | |||
* [http://alaskascoutingadventures.org/ Alaska Scouting Adventures] - Chilkoot High Adventure Base International Wilderness Leadership School with the Great Alaska Council Boy Scouts of America and the International Wilderness Leadership School | * [http://alaskascoutingadventures.org/ Alaska Scouting Adventures] - Chilkoot High Adventure Base International Wilderness Leadership School with the Great Alaska Council Boy Scouts of America and the International Wilderness Leadership School | ||
* [[Joshua Tree National Park]] - (Top destination for California scouts) Hidden Valley is a self-guiding, one-mile loop trail that winds among massive boulders through what was believed to be a legendary cattle rustlers' hideout. It is one of the most popular and scenic hiking trails in Joshua Tree National Park. The area is also a popular rock-climbing area. Many visitors enjoy just watching the climbers in action. | |||
* [https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112837543/lava-tube Lava Tubes Rock Climbing] - (Spelunking) - A volcanic cave underground with short, highly featured overhung routes on very sharp rock. Be prepared to brush dust off your cloths, gear and holds (bring a brush). Crash pads would be ideal, though a top rope can be set where the hole in the ceiling is, in the center of the cave's largest room. | |||
* [https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/craters-of-the-moon-caves-trail/ ''Boy Scout Cave'' - Craters of the Moon National Monument] - The entrances to Boy Scout Cave is so small you have to crawl inside and barely have room to stand. The final tunnel on the trail, Beauty Cave, has a walk-in entrance leading to an intensely dark corridor. | |||
== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == |
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