50 Miler Award
- Make complete and satisfactory plans for the trip, including
the possibilities of advancement.
- Cover the trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50
consecutive miles; take a minimum of 5 consecutive days to complete
the trip without the aid of motors. (In some areas pack animals
may be used.)
- During the time on the trail or waterway, complete a minimum
of 10 hours each of group work on projects to improve the trail,
springs, campsite, portage or area. If after checking with recognized
authorities, it is not possible to complete 10 hours each of
group work on the trail, a similar project may be done in the
unit's home area ( There should be no unauthorized cutting of
brush or timber.)
- Unit or tour leader must then file a 50-Miler Award application
with the local council service center. This application gives
additional details about planning the trip.