Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Try a three-day climbing trip after 2-3 practice sessions using an artificial climbing wall OR a three-day winter backpacking trip in the backcountry while staying safe.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Explore both the snow and climb options and decide which one.
Snow – three-day winter backpacking trip in the backcountry;
Climbing – three-day climbing trip where you will climb and belay using a top-rope climbing system, rappel, do gear safety checks, and practice setting up top-rope anchor systems with 2-3 practice sessions using an artificial climbing wall (indoor or outdoor) before your outdoor adventure. - Find out how to prepare for a trip (research or talk to an expert).
- Learn what gear you need and what it’s for.
- Prepare and stay safe (take yoga or Pilates class, speak to an expert, or do visualization training).
- Go and have fun (take video, use skills learned in a class, write in journal about it).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
–
What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
–
GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Choose your outdoor adventure
Snow – three-day winter backpacking trip in the backcountry;
Climbing – three-day climbing trip where you will climb and belay using a top-rope climbing system, rappel, do gear safety checks, and practice setting up top-rope anchor systems with 2-3 practice sessions using an artificial climbing wall (indoor or outdoor) before your outdoor adventure. - Plan and prepare
- Gather your gear
- Set a goal and train for your adventure
- Go on your outdoor adventure
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
–
- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Ambassador Snow or Climbing Choice Descriptions by GSUSA
- Ambassador Snow Trekking Glossary by GSUSA
- Ambassador Climbing Adventure Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Ambassador Essentials for Outdoor Adventures by GSUSA
- VTK Risk Management Plan by GSUSA
- VTK Ambassador Snow or Climbing Skills Practice by GSUSA
–
Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Snow and Climbing Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
NOTE: This badge can be earned twice. Some will do so and put them on the uniform with the snow adventure image on top when they earn the badge doing the snow activities, and put them on the uniform with the climbing adventure image on top when they earn the badge doing the climb activities.
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
–
For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
–
- Return to the Ambassador Badge List.
–
The Badge Archive 