Wilderness Skills Course

Badge

Wilderness Skills Course

This badge represents successful completion of our Wilderness Skills Course.

Description of skills

The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Wilderness Skills Course, and has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:

    • Clothing, equipment, and the Ten Essentials
    • Route planning and navigation
    • Wilderness ethics
    • Injury prevention and response to illness
    • Proper conditioning, nutrition, and animal protection
    • Practical experience in the emergency use of the Ten Essentials

what does this badge allow me to do?

    • Gain sufficient information and experience to participate in trips of one or more days into the backcountry.
    • Can satisfy components required by courses such as the Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing courses, depending on branch requirements. 

HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?

Courses

Complete our Wilderness Skills Course.

equivalencY

The Wilderness Skills Course Badge may be granted to members who have applicable experience and can demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skills.  To connect with an equivalency coordinator at your branch, contact .