Hut Challenge Award
Make the most of our programme
Discover the magic of over 10 different alpine huts scattered around the picturesque Kandersteg! If you're up for an adventure, the Hut Challenge Badge awaits you. Assemble a group of friends, meticulously plan your equipment, grab a map, decide your course, and set out on an exhilarating expedition to explore some of the world's most incredible mountain refuges. Unleash the explorer within and make memories in the breathtaking landscapes of Kandersteg!
KISC believes that every badge system should be adapted to the social, cultural and economic context of the young members, therefore, the requirements should also be adapted to them. Badge requirements are supposed to challenge young participants to expand their boundaries and explore new activities, however, they should be accessible to achieve despite the length of your stay at KISC. It’s the responsibility of the Scout leader to oversee this process. With this in mind, these are the proposed requirements for each badge for each section.
| Section | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | Hike to one (1) mountain hut. |
Hike to one (1) mountain hut. Prepare lunch in base camp and have it in one of the huts. Ask to meet the hut warden and ask them when the hut was built. |
Hike to one (1) mountain hut. Prepare lunch in base camp and have it in one of the huts. Once you are back in your scout group, give a presentation about the history of the hut you visited and the surroundings. |
| Scouts | Hike to one (1) mountain hut. |
Hike to two (2) mountain huts. Prepare lunch in base camp and have it in one of the huts. Once you are back in your scout group, give a presentation about the history of the hut you visited and the surroundings. |
Hike to three (3) mountain huts. Prepare lunch in base camp and have it in one of the huts. Stay overnight in at least 1 of them. Once you are back in your scout group, give a presentation about the history of the hut you visited and the surroundings. |
| Seniors / Explorers | Plan and actively participate on a hike to one (1) mountain hut. |
Plan and actively participate on a hike to two (2) mountain huts. One of them at least higher than 2000 m. Run an activity in one of the huts (with permission from the hut warden). |
Plan and actively participate on a hike to three (3) mountain huts. One of them at least higher than 2000 m. Run an activity in one of the huts (with permission from the hut warden). Stay overnight in at least one (1) of them. |
| Rovers | Plan and actively participate on a hike to one (1) mountain hut. Do a gear check before starting. |
Plan and actively participate on a hike to two (2) mountain huts. Do a gear check before starting. One of them at least higher than 2000 m. |
Plan and actively participate on a hike to three (3) mountain huts. Do a gear check before starting. One of them at least higher than 2000 m. Stay overnight in at least 1 of them. Organize and participate in one of the following trainings: First Aid, Mountaineering, Environmental Education, Swiss History, Mountain Rescuing. |
