MAC Conditioning Hike Series Graduate

DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS

The holder of this badge has successfully participated in at least 3 MAC Conditioning Hikes and has been assessed as fit for long-distance backpacking trips by a Hike Leader or Youth & Family Hike Leader, or Mountaineers staff. 

WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?

This badge is one of the prerequisites for Long-Distance Backpacking Trips in Seattle MAC.

HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?

COURSES

Seattle MAC students may earn this badge by successfully completing 3 MAC Conditioning Hikes, at minimum. More conditioning hikes may be required depending on individual fitness levels. 

Other strenuous activities such as alpine climbs or scrambles, or hikes done outside of MAC, may also be submitted as experience to earn this badge. Submit in writing a summary of your experience to a Youth and Family Hike or Backpack leader affiliated with MAC or the leader of a conditioning hike to receive credit for those activities and this badge. 

EQUIVALENCY

There is no equivalency for this badge.