Badge
Bushwhacking Navigation Course
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
The holder of this badge has successfully completed the Bushwhacking Navigation at Heybrook Ridge course and has demonstrated sound judgment, strong leadership skills, and technical proficiency in backcountry wilderness navigation. Successful completion of the following courses satisfies these requirements:
- Wilderness Navigation
- Foundations of Leadership and Instruction
- Wilderness First Aid
- Bushwhacking Navigation at Heybrook Ridge
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
If the holder of this badge is a Navigation Committee member, the holder can be the primary leader (day lead) for Navigation courses and activities, including Wilderness Navigation, On-Trail Navigation, Intro to Map and Compass, and Bushwhacking Navigation at Heybrook Ridge.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
COURSES
Upon successful completion of the Bushwhacking Navigation at Heybrook Ridge course, this badge may be awarded to Mountaineers members who are also current holders of the following badges:
- Basic Navigation course (expires every 3 years)
- Foundations of Instruction or Foundations of Leadership course
- Wilderness First Aid course (expires every 3 years)