Basic Winter Awareness

The objective of Basic Winter Awareness is to develop Winter backcountry competency and proficiency among Scout Leaders and older Scouts for cold weather treks, both short and long term. The emphasis is on developing an awareness of Winter backcountry skills so that cold weather travel can be conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The training is designed for all registered Scouters (Adult Leaders) and Senior Scouts (13-years and older). This is an intensive 1-day indoor classroom workshop covering a wide range of topics useful for winter trekking. The objective of this portion is for the student to become aware of the broad range of challenges and responsibilities facing cold weather trekking and camping in BSA and to feel comfortable.

Be prepared! Please bring your certificate of online training for Hazardous weather/youth protection, a notebook, pen, eating and drinking utensils. If you want a chance to have your gear reviewed by our staff, bring your snow gear packed as if you were going on an overnight trip. A goal of the course is to show what equipment is needed and available.

Youth (13-years-old & 1st class or above) must be accompanied by a specified adult leader at a ratio of 1 adult for every 3 youth. 

Basic Winter Awareness

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