Task · part of 1. General knowledge: what exploration actually is
1(a). Define exploration, and say what it is not
Required
How it differs from adventure travel, trekking or hiking, tour-group trips, and recreational outdoor adventure trips. The distinction matters later: requirement 8 is an expedition, not a hike.
Notes and warnings
Note. Worth doing before requirement 7, not just because it comes first: the distinction between an expedition and a hike is exactly what requirement 8 is judged against.
Where this step comes from
- Exploration Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-08-05), Requirement 1(a)