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50 Miler.com globe - this is a site put together by a local leader from Mt. Diablo-Silverado Council, about planning for multi-day backpacking trips. 

50 Miler Requirements globe - the BSA 50 Miler award has specific requirements that are outlined here. 

50 Miler Award globe - this is a link to the BSA form to apply for the 50 Miler award.


 

50 Miler.....

50 miler badge   A 50 miler can be "afoot or afloat" and it involves hiking or canoeing plus 10 hours of service, typically to repair trails.  Our troop often plans a week-long summer back packing trip as a 50 Miler.  For more information contact our SM or Mr. Fischer.
Here are some worksheets and checklists prepared by Mr. Wietelmann for a recent 50 miler. 

Personal Backpacking Equipment - pdf a ck list with notes.
Personal Backpacking Equipment - Word IconHere is a Word version of the document if you want to edit it for your use.

Group Equipment - Word Icona ck list of group equipment for a 50 miler . 

Cooking Equipment -Word Icon a ck list of group cooking gear for a 50 miler.

Backpacking Spreadsheet - Excel planning tool, with tabs in the spreadsheet for group roster, timeline, first aid, menu planning, recipes, etc. (Excel file)