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+ | |name= Climbing | ||
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+ | |caption= Climbing | ||
+ | |subject= Scout Skills | ||
+ | |status= Elective | ||
+ | |created= 1997 | ||
+ | |discontinued= N/A | ||
+ | |requirements revision= 2007 | ||
+ | |pamphlet revision= 2006 | ||
+ | |field= Sports | ||
+ | |id= 133 | ||
+ | |quote=Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous muscular strength; it demands mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master a set of skills. The adventure of climbing can also provide a new way to enjoy the outdoors. | ||
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- | + | # See the [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling] | |
- | + | # [[Climb On Safely]] | |
- | + | # [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/FactSheets/02-578.aspx Scouting and Climbing] | |
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- | + | # [[Venturers]] can earn the [[Mountaineering (Ranger Award elective)]] | |
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- | + | == Requirement resources == | |
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+ | *[http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling] | ||
+ | '''1: First Aid'''<br> | ||
+ | '''1a'''. [[Heat Reactions]] - [[Cold Reactions]] - [[Dehydration]] - [[Stopped Breathing]] - [[Sprains]] - [[Abrasions]] - [[Fractures]] - [[Rope Burns]] - [[Blisters]] - [[Snakebite]] - [[Insect Bites]] - [[Stings]]<br> | ||
+ | '''1b'''. [[CPR]] | ||
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+ | '''2'''. [[Leave No Trace]] - [[Outdoor Code]]<br> | ||
+ | '''4c'''. Safety: [[Climb On Safely]] - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling] | ||
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+ | * [[Climb on Safely]] | ||
+ | * [[Age-Appropriate Guidelines]] | ||
+ | * [[Guide to Safe Scouting]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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+ | *See the [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss09.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling] | ||
+ | *[http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/FactSheets/02-578.aspx Scouting and Climbing] | ||
+ | *[http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/20-099/ Climb On Safely - A Guide to Unit Climbing and Rappelling] | ||
*[http://www.animatedknots.com/ Animated Knots by Grog] | *[http://www.animatedknots.com/ Animated Knots by Grog] | ||
*[http://www.onrope1.com/tech-tips.htm On Rope 1 Tech Tips] | *[http://www.onrope1.com/tech-tips.htm On Rope 1 Tech Tips] | ||
*[http://www.rei.com/learnclimbing Learn Climbing] | *[http://www.rei.com/learnclimbing Learn Climbing] | ||
*[http://www.touchstoneclimbing.com/glossary.html Climbing Glossary] - terminology, definitions & slang | *[http://www.touchstoneclimbing.com/glossary.html Climbing Glossary] - terminology, definitions & slang | ||
+ | *[http://www.thecliffsclimbing.com Climbing Merit Bagde counselors] - Serving the NY area | ||
*[http://www.laurelcaverns.com/ Laurel Caverns] | *[http://www.laurelcaverns.com/ Laurel Caverns] | ||
+ | *[http://www.dutchsprings.com/northstar/boyscout.php/ NorthStar Adventure, Bethlehem, PA] | ||
+ | # '''Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills''' Graydon and Hanson editors | ||
+ | # '''Topping Out''': Boy Scouts of America | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/belay+device.html Belay Devices] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bouldering.html Bouldering and Top-Roping] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+for+your+carabiners.html Carabiner Care] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/communication+climbing.html Communication for Climbing] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/indoor+climbing.html Gym Climbing] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/climbing+harness.html Harnesses] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/climbing+helmet.html Helmets] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hydrate.html Hydration] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ice+climbing+waterfalls+alpine+walls.html Ice Climbing] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/learning+climb+outdoors.html Learning How to Climb Outdoors] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/mountaineering+summit+adventures.html Mountaineering Basics] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/rock+climbing+glossary.html Rock Climbing Glossary] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/rock+shoes.html Rock Shoes] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ropes.html Ropes] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sport+climbing+basics.html Sport Climbing] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/traditional+climbing+basics.html Traditional Climbing] | ||
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![]() | This is the Climbing merit badge for Boy Scouts. Venturers can also complete the Mountaineering and Cave Exploration electives for the Ranger Award |
Climbing merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1997 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 133 | |
Requirements revision: | 2007 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2006 |
Contents |
“ | Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous muscular strength; it demands mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master a set of skills. The adventure of climbing can also provide a new way to enjoy the outdoors. | ” |
Climbing merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- See the Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling
- Climb On Safely
- Scouting and Climbing
- Age-Appropriate Guidelines
- Venturers can earn the Mountaineering (Ranger Award elective)
- In 1963, Eagle Scout Jim Whittaker was the first American to summit Mt. Everest.
- Climbing is a popular merit badge.
Requirement resources
1: First Aid
1a. Heat Reactions - Cold Reactions - Dehydration - Stopped Breathing - Sprains - Abrasions - Fractures - Rope Burns - Blisters - Snakebite - Insect Bites - Stings
1b. CPR
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Annual Health & Medical Record
2. Leave No Trace - Outdoor Code
4c. Safety: Climb On Safely - Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling
Related awards
Sports-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- See the Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling
- Scouting and Climbing
- Climb On Safely - A Guide to Unit Climbing and Rappelling
- Animated Knots by Grog
- On Rope 1 Tech Tips
- Learn Climbing
- Climbing Glossary - terminology, definitions & slang
- Climbing Merit Bagde counselors - Serving the NY area
- Laurel Caverns
- NorthStar Adventure, Bethlehem, PA
- Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Graydon and Hanson editors
- Topping Out: Boy Scouts of America
- Belay Devices
- Bouldering and Top-Roping
- Carabiner Care
- Communication for Climbing
- Gym Climbing
- Harnesses
- Helmets
- Hydration
- Ice Climbing
- Learning How to Climb Outdoors
- Mountaineering Basics
- Rock Climbing Glossary
- Rock Shoes
- Ropes
- Sport Climbing
- Traditional Climbing