1995 Guide Badge Book – Outdoor Pursuits Badge
1) Undertake at least two sessions in any three of the following: abseiling, archery, canoeing, dry slope skiing, orienteering, pioneering, rafting, rock climbing, sailing, boardsailing, rowing, wayfaring, skiing or similar activities. Be prepared to talk about them to the tester and if possible bring photos of the event.
2) Discuss with the tester the clothing and equipment needed for your chosen activities.
3) Know the safety rules for your chosen activities.
The activities do not all have to be taken at the same event – they could be done over a series of events.
2002 (March) Guiding Magazine
1) Participate in at least two sessions each, in any three of the following:
- abseiling
- archery
- canoeing
- dry-slope skiing
- orienteering
- pioneering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- Boardsailing
- Rowing
- Wayfaring
- skiing
- or similar activities.
Be prepared to talk about them to the tester and if possible bring photos of the activities.
2) Discuss with the tester the clothing and equipment needed for your chosen activities.
3) Know the safety rules for your chosen activities. Discuss with the tester which activity you particularly enjoyed and why.
4) Find out about any qualifications available and how you could take it further.
Note: These activities can be carried out over a period of time.
2005 Guide Badge File – Outdoor Pursuits Badge
The activities do not all have to be carried out at the same event; they could be done over a series of events.
1) Participate in at least two sessions each of any three of the following:
* abseiling
* archery
* boardsailing
* canoeing
* dry slope skiing
* orienteering
* pioneering
* rafting
* rock climbing
* rowing
* sailing
* skiing or similar
* wayfaring
Be prepared to talk about them, and if possible bring photos of the activities.
2) Discuss the clothing and equipment needed for your chosen activities.
3) Know the safety rules for your chosen activities. Discuss which activity you particularly enjoyed and why.
4) Find out about any qualifications available in your favourite activity, and how you could take it further.
2014 (September) Guide Badges Download – Outdoor Pursuits Badge
The activities do not all have to be carried out at the same event; they could be done over a series of events.
1) Participate in at least two sessions each of any three of the following:
* abseiling
* archery
* boardsailing
* canoeing
* dry slope skiing
* orienteering
* pioneering
* rafting
* rock climbing
* rowing
* sailing
* skiing or similar
* wayfaring
Be prepared to talk about them, and if possible bring photos of the activities.
2) Discuss the clothing and equipment needed for your chosen activities.
3) Know the safety rules for your chosen activities. Discuss which activity you particularly enjoyed and why.
4) Find out about any qualifications available in your favourite activity, and how you could take it further.
2019 (July) Badge Finder – Outdoor Pursuits Badge
The activities do not all have to be carried out at the same event; they could be done over a series of events.
1. Participate in at least two sessions each of any three of the following:
• abseiling
• archery
• boardsailing
• canoeing
• dry slope skiing
• orienteering
• pioneering
• rafting
• rock climbing
• rowing
• sailing
• skiing or similar
• wayfaring
Be prepared to talk about them, and if possible bring photos of the activities.
2. Discuss the clothing and equipment needed for your chosen activities.
3. Know the safety rules for your chosen activities. Discuss which activity you particularly enjoyed and why.
4. Find out about any qualifications available in your favourite activity, and how you could take it further.
Leslie's Guiding Badge History 