We only had a couple of boys show up due to some conflicting schedules, but we had a great time and thanks to Dallin and Travis for showing up! We set up 6 compass points in an area, each with coordinates marked on a map and "artifacts" marking the real world location. The boys found their way to each one, and then were taught how to shoot distant landmarks and find their position a map. New technology like GPS is great, but using a map and compass is a great backup skill to have!
After completing the course, the boys earned the right to "wear the badger"
Our location marking artifacts: Coyote skull, elk ivory teeth, 13 articles of faith, young mule deer antlers, and a badger pelt. We also used some rock cairns to mark a location and teach the boys about natural ways to mark a trail.
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