CLIMBING MERIT BADGE PREREQUISITES:
The scoutmasters must sign off on these requirements since they are not included in the
Laurel Caverns program:
Requirement 1: Know and demonstrate First Aid for Climbing
Requirement 2: CPR
Requirement 3: Knots - Demonstrate the ability to tie each of the following knots. Give at least
one example of how each is used in belaying, climbing and rappelling:
A. Figure 8 on a bite
B. Figure 8 Follow through
C. Water Knot
D. Double Fisherman's knot