Death Valley National Park
Sponsoring Council
Las Vegas Area Council
Award Dimensions
1" x 3"
Summary
Any of the following hikes may be taken to qualify for the GREAT BASIN SEGMENT. Information may be found in Backpacking Death Valley, by Chuck Gebhardt, or pamphlets, maps, and books from the National Park Service at Death Valley or the Death Valley Natural History Association. Always check in at the Visitors Center for local conditions before starting out.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
CHARCOAL KILNS TO WILDROSE PEAK
COTTONWOOD CANYON
HOLE IN THE WALL
INYO MINE TO SCHWAUB PEAK
JOHNSON CANYONTO HYNGRY BILL’S RANCH
MAHOGANY FLAT CAMPGROUND TO TELESCOPE PEAK
TITANOTHORE CANYON
These awards replace the Basin and Range Awards which have been in place from the 70’s through 2002. The new awards may be earned by fulfilling the requirements and having a Tour Permit dated no earlier than January 2003.
In redefining the awards and updating the patch, the Boulder Dam Area Council High Adventure Team hopes to encourage more Scouts and Scouters to enjoy the outdoors as well as develop an awareness of the recreation potential in the Basin and Range of Nevada, Arizona, California, and Utah.
In requiring that leaders complete the Basic Backpack Awareness course in order to earn the award, the High Adventure Team hopes to develop the abilities and self-confidence within the Basin and Range environment and give special recognition to Scouts and Leaders who use it.
THIS LIST IS INCOMPLETE. There are many areas that may equal or surpass the challenge, beauty and desirability of going on these specific outings. If you know of a place which would meet all the requirements, or have some special requirements to make it work, write up a short statement of the location and the information which makes you feel it deserves to be an award hike in the Basin and Range. Bring or send the information to:
Boulder Dam Area Council
7220 S. Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Don’t forget to include your name, address and phone number.