Skill Badges
Rappelling
Represents proficiency in rappelling.
Rescue Methods
Represents experience in a team rescue scenario
Rigging and Managing Canyon Rappels
The holder of this badge has demonstrated proficiency in rigging and managing canyon rappels.
Rock Scrambling
Represents experience in scrambling on rock considered class III terrain.
Sea Kayak Sailing
The holder of this badge has successfully completed the Sea Kayak Sailing Course and/or has demonstrated proficiency in Kayak Sailing
Single-Strand Rope Ascent
The holder of this badge has demonstrated proficiency in single strand rope ascent, using mechanical ascenders or friction hitches.
Snow Camping
Represents experience in the snow overnight and general camping on snow techniques applicable to snowshoes, scrambles and climbs that happen on snow or on glaciers.
Snow Travel
Represents proficiency in snow travel
Top Rope Belay Certification
The holder of this badge has demonstrated safe top rope belay techniques.
Trail Drainage Construction & Repair
The holder of this badge has successfully completed the Trail Drainage Construction and Repair training.
Trail Running Fundamentals
The holder of this badge has demonstrated skills in frontcountry trail running.
Trail Running Racing 25K
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Introduction to Trail Running Racing 25K course.
Variable Friction Descender
The holder of this badge has shown proficiency in using a variable friction descender, most often used in canyoning.
Vertical Rope Movement
The holder of this badge has demonstrated proficiency in moving up and down a rope, and maneuvering past obstacles such as knots or directionals.
Winter Mountaineering & Advanced Crevasse Rescue
Represents experience in winter mountaineering and advanced crevasse rescue skills.
Youth Backpacking Skills
The holder of this badge has acquired basic backpacking skills by participating in youth backpacking trips, attending our Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) Backpack Skills Bazaar and demonstrating proficiency in basic backpacking skills.