My son,now Eagle Scout, completed the hiking merit badge because he had a medical problem that prohibited him from jumping into water over his head. Our troop has had several boys who did not like to swim or who could not float and completed the hiking or cycling as well. We have always had good adult and scout support (scout spirit) to help these who have chosen to under take these badges. On the hiking/cycling we usually have 2 adults in a chase vehicle in case of emergency, inaddition to the 2 or more participating with the boys. The parks in our area have some really good hiking and bi
