View source for Trail Skills Stage 8

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# I can teach another youth how to pack for a hiking expedition. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can teach others how to pack their personal and group gear for a hiking expedition of more than two nights. </noinclude>
# I can make recommendations to improve group equipment. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can review group equipment and research alternatives to improve hiking experiences. </noinclude>
# I can navigate accurately and safely over rough terrain in any type of weather, and at night. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can demonstrate their expertise in hiking in poor visibility conditions (e.g. mist or fog) or at night under supervision.
#* Scouts can locate precise points or grid reference points on various terrains.
#* Time and accuracy to find the points are important. </noinclude>
# I can teach another youth how to plan a hike in unfamiliar territory using the appropriate tools. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can teach other youth how to find their position on a map and use their map skills to enter coordinates into a GPS unit so that they can navigate from that point to another on the hike.
#* Scouts can teach how to prepare a route by considering features shown on a topographic map. </noinclude>
# I can teach how to read weather patterns outdoors without the use of weather forecasts. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can explain and describe to other Scouts how temperature changes, changes in wind speed, cloud formations and other indicators can indicate the coming weather.  </noinclude>
# I have completed a Wilderness First Aid course. <noinclude>
#* Scouts have completed certification in first aid in an outdoor setting where help is not immediately available. </noinclude>
# I can follow the procedures in the event of an accident.  <noinclude>
#* Scouts can prepare a safety plan and can follow the plan directions. </noinclude>
# I have taken part in at least six hiking adventures of various lengths, two of which include overnight components. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can participate in various types of hikes and terrain different from those experienced in previous stages.
#* When possible, at least one hike can be to height over 1300 m. </noinclude>
# I can lead a hiking expedition of several nights. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can demonstrate their skills by leading the planning and execution of the hike. </noinclude>
# I can take responsibility for our group on a hiking adventure. <noinclude>
#* Scouts can take the lead position on a hiking adventure and demonstrate responsible actions including checks and measures for safety  </noinclude>
# I have written logs for all of these activities. <noinclude>
#* Scouts add the details for these hikes including the location, route, weather, interesting points, etc. to their logbook.  </noinclude>
# I can follow Scouts Canada procedures for a hiking trip. <noinclude>
#* Scouts access and complete Scouts Canada’s required forms for outings. </noinclude>