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Hiking with Cub Scouts
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Jun 9, 2025
Learn how to plan a hiking activity with Cub Scouts. Includes information about Leave No Trace, the Outdoor Code, and hiking safety. More Leave No Trace info: https://scoutermom.com/323/leave-no-trace-frontcountry-guidelines/ More about the Outdoor Code: https://scoutermom.com/1221/the-outdoor-code/ Hiking safety: https://scoutermom.com/821/hiking-safety-front-country/ Hiking ideas for Cub Scouts: https://scoutermom.com/20978/cub-scout-hiking-theme/
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let's talk about planning a hike for cub
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scouts
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cub scouts enjoy going hiking so don't
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forget to put the outing into scouting
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by planning a hike with these tips
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remember to pick a trail of an
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appropriate difficulty level for your
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age group
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we blows have a lot more stamina than
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lions and tigers
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before heading out on your hiking
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adventure you should talk about safety
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and outdoor ethics with your cub scouts
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and their families
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leave no trace as an outdoor ethics
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program which encourages responsible use
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of outdoor resources
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the principles of leave no trace are
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plan ahead
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stick to trails
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manage your pet
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leave what you find
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respect other visitors
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and trash your trash
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the outdoor code is a pledge your cub
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scouts can take to ensure that everyone
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can enjoy natural spaces
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as an american i will do my best to be
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clean in my outdoor manners be careful
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with fire be considerate in the outdoors
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and be conservation-minded
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there are links to more information
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about leave no trace and the outdoor
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code in the description for this video
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let's talk about hiking safety
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these guidelines are appropriate for a
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front country adventure in an area like
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a park
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that is the only type of hiking which is
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appropriate for cub scouts
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plan ahead
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find out about the area you will be
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hiking look at a map of the trails
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beforehand and choose a trail which is
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of the appropriate length for the time
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you have
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and tell somebody where you are going
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and when you expect to return
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don't get lost
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know where you are going bring a trail
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map with you and stick to the
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established trail
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don't wander off the trail
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bring plenty of water with you your hike
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won't be much fun if you feel sick from
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being dehydrated
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wear appropriate clothing
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check the weather and wear clothing
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which will keep you warm but not cause
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you to overheat
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dress in layers because you might warm
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up as you start hiking
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wear sturdy closed toed shoes
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remember to rest
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take a break when you get tired sit down
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and enjoy the scenery around you watch
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for wildlife if you over exert yourself
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you could increase your chance of injury
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or health problems
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be prepared
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don't forget your first aid kit be
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prepared for any minor injuries which
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might occur
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bring a whistle
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if you need immediate assistance give
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three short blasts on it
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stay where you are especially if you are
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lost
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help will come to you
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keep your feet dry
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do not get your shoes and socks wet wet
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feet become irritated and uncomfortable
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avoid sunburn
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apply sunscreen before you leave and
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reapply as needed wear a hat with a wide
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brim
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take some friends always hike with a
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group
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never hike alone use the buddy system
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stay together
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let the slowest hiker go first that way
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everyone stays together and nobody gets
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left behind
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stop if lost
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stop stands for stay put think observe
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and plan
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stay put
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it is easier for rescuers to find a
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stationary person than one who is moving
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find a place which is not hazardous and
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stay there have some water and a snack
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if possible rest
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think
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consider what resources you have should
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the situation extend into overnight
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develop confidence by considering your
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situation and being prepared
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observe
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take note of your surroundings is there
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shelter from the cold or storms is it
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getting dark are there hazards in the
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area
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plan
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determine what you can do to conserve
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energy and be as comfortable as possible
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don't panic rely on your knowledge and
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observations
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now you are ready to go hiking don't
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forget to observe all of the policies in
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the guide to safe scouting also
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especially regarding appropriate
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leadership for cub scout events
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for more ideas like this visit
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