Youth Backpacking Skills Equivalency Application Please fill out this form to apply for the Youth Backpacking Skills badge. This application is for those who already have the skills encompassed by the Youth Backpacking Skills badge. Fill out and submit this application. The application will be sent to a youth staff member for review. This badge is for MAC members only. If you are not already a member, consider joining The Mountaineers! = required field Your Name Your Email Are you a current MAC member? You must be a MAC member to receive a skill badge. Yes No Which branch are you affiliated with? If your branch does not have a backpacking committee, please indicate your preferred branch - otherwise we will direct you to the next closest branch. Note that the options below reflect where we currently have backpacking committees. FoothillsKitsapOlympiaSeattleTacomaI don't know/I have no preference. What phone number can we use to reach you? Backpacking Skills & Experience Please describe your last two backpacking trips including length in days and miles, season, and location. Additionally, include and what skills you used during those trips with specific reference to the skills listed in the Basic Backpacking Skills badge. Skills Assessment: Water Filtration What water purification method do you use and how did you choose it? Skills Assessment: Pack Weight Please define Base Pack Weight and Total Pack Weight. What is your typical base pack weight and total pack weight for an overnight backpack trip? Skill Assessment: Food Preparation and Protection Tell us about your cooking system and food storage. This includes both storage in and away from bear country. Skills Assessment: Sleep Systems What are the main components of your sleep system and how did you choose them among the alternatives? Thank you for your interest in backpacking with MAC! We will forward your application on to one of our youth staff, who will review it and get in touch with you about how to move forward. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Youth Clubs Manager. reCAPTCHA
Youth Backpacking Skills Equivalency Application Please fill out this form to apply for the Youth Backpacking Skills badge. This application is for those who already have the skills encompassed by the Youth Backpacking Skills badge. Fill out and submit this application. The application will be sent to a youth staff member for review. This badge is for MAC members only. If you are not already a member, consider joining The Mountaineers! = required field Your Name Your Email Are you a current MAC member? You must be a MAC member to receive a skill badge. Yes No Which branch are you affiliated with? If your branch does not have a backpacking committee, please indicate your preferred branch - otherwise we will direct you to the next closest branch. Note that the options below reflect where we currently have backpacking committees. FoothillsKitsapOlympiaSeattleTacomaI don't know/I have no preference. What phone number can we use to reach you? Backpacking Skills & Experience Please describe your last two backpacking trips including length in days and miles, season, and location. Additionally, include and what skills you used during those trips with specific reference to the skills listed in the Basic Backpacking Skills badge. Skills Assessment: Water Filtration What water purification method do you use and how did you choose it? Skills Assessment: Pack Weight Please define Base Pack Weight and Total Pack Weight. What is your typical base pack weight and total pack weight for an overnight backpack trip? Skill Assessment: Food Preparation and Protection Tell us about your cooking system and food storage. This includes both storage in and away from bear country. Skills Assessment: Sleep Systems What are the main components of your sleep system and how did you choose them among the alternatives? Thank you for your interest in backpacking with MAC! We will forward your application on to one of our youth staff, who will review it and get in touch with you about how to move forward. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Youth Clubs Manager. reCAPTCHA