The award is for those units, groups and participants who get caught in an unscheduled surprise snow storm while on a weekend or long term trip. It is not for a unit that plans a winter trip and are expecting a possible snow storm while on that trip.

SNOWMAN

SNOWMAN
Requirements:

1. Must be an approved High Adventure activity which meets all applicable General Requirements.

2. Whfle on a scheduled activity, get caught in an unexpected snow storm where a minimum of 4 inches (snow must stick to ground) of snow falls within a 24 hour period.

3. Have Ranger or other agency representative verifying the unexpected snow storm.

4. Award is available whether or not unit received any other award for the same trip. Award is retroactive to January 1986.