The Outdoors
Winter Cubbing Badge
1. Describe how to prevent and treat:
(a) Frost bite
(b) Skin on cold metal
(c) Snow blindness
(d) Breaking through ice
(e) Hypothermia
2. Show that you are properly dressed for a winter outing or describe how to dress for winter weather. Know the importance of staying dry.
3. Recognize and identify in winter conditions 3 common birds and 3 common trees or shrubs.
4. Point out the North Star and 3 night sky features, such as stars, constellations, and planets.
5. Take part in 2 of the following:
(a) a winter camp
(b) a winter hike
(c) 2 winter outdoor meetings
(d) lighting a fire and cooking a simple meal under winter conditions
(e) a hike on snowshoes or skis
(f) an ice fishing trip
