Task · part of 1. Know what goes wrong out there, and what to do
1(a). The hazards you are likely to meet, and how to handle them
Required
Explain the most likely hazards on a hike and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate and respond to each of them.
Where this step comes from
- Hiking Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-02-19), Requirement 1(a)