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Event · part of 7(D). Option D, Snowshoeing

7(D)(9). A 2-mile hike in varied snow

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Cope with an average variety of snow conditions. Adaptive snowshoers may complete a 1-mile hike with PRIOR approval from their counselor.

Note. Adaptive snowshoers may complete a 1-mile hike instead of 2, with PRIOR approval from their counselor. The same wording as the cross-country tour, and the same timing: ask before, not on the day.

Where this step comes from

  1. Snow Sports Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7(D)(9) · States the 2-mile hike and the adaptive alternative of 1 mile with prior counselor approval.

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