BearPaw Training Material

BearPaw is the primer winter training program for Boy and Venture Scouts.  The material covered will lay the foundation for a scout to have a successful adventure into the backcountry while traveling in the snow.  Areas covered are Avalanche Awareness, How to Dress for Snow, Snow Shelters,  Cooking and Menus, Orienteering and GPS, What and How to Pack for Snow, Traveling on Snow - Skies and Snowshoes, Traveling on Snow - Backpacks vs. Sleds, Winter Emergency Care, Low Impact camping - Leave No Trace, and Driving in Snow.