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Homework Assignments
The following homework assignments were designed as a way to make note of special accomplishments that don't fit in the standard nights and miles categories of the ranks. Unless otherwise noted, all requirements must be fulfilled on valid trips and refer to locations on the latest edition NY/NJ Trail Conference Maps. Homework assignments labelled as Achievements are earned simply by completing the task and are automatic and retroactive. Where applicable, any given Achievement may be attempted once per trip. Harrimaniacs who earn the achivement will keep the achievement even if requirements change. Homework listed as an Award cannot be artbitrarily earned. A Harrimaniac must be nominated for an Award by an active member and recieve a majority vote of the CORE Members in favor of bestowing that award. No self-nominations. In the requirements listed below, "Harriman" refers to the entire valid area, including Bear Mountain State Park.
Awards:
Ashes of Heroes
Awarded for continuing exemplary committment to promoting the Foundational Values & Skills of the Harrimaniacs in others.
Human Sacrifice
Awarded for completing a trip which required exceptional self-denial, self-sacrifice, and/or personal hitting of rock bottom.
Lifesaver
Awarded for providing critical medical support or first aid in a situation that is life-threatening or poses the threat of serious physical injury.
Achievements:
Mileage Clubs
Membership in a mileage club is earned for every hundred miles hiked (a 100-Mile Club member has hiked 100 miles).
the Anthropologist
Earned by visiting all thirty pre-selected athropogenic points of interest marked on the NY/NJ Trail Conference maps.
the Bushwacker
Earned by hiking some amount of distance on every named unmarked trail & woods road in Harriman.
the Cartographer
Earned by using only a map and compass to navigate to a location not previously visited by the individual completing the Cartographer.
the Chef
Earned by successfully cooking a complete, multi-ingredient meal for four entirely in camp using a fire. Basic out-of-camp preparation is allowed.
the Explorer
Earned by visiting all thirty pre-selected natural points of interest marked on the NY/NJ Trail Conference maps.
the Guide
Earned by hiking some amount of distance on every marked trail in Harriman.
the Lone Ranger
Earned by participating in a 'Clan of Rob' event with a Harrimaniac living too far from Harriman to participate in Harrimaniacs events.
the Marathon
Earned by completing a single trip totaling 26.2 miles or more.
the Nomad
Earned by spending at least one night in Harriman in each of an enclosed shelter (tent/hammock), official shelter, and bivy/under the stars.
the Outlaw
Earned by completing a valid night at an 'outlaw' shelter.
the Perennial
Earned by spending at least one valid night in every season. Seasons begin on the 21st day of December, March, June, & September.
the Pioneer
Earned by completing one valid night at each of the official marked shelters.
the Pyro
Earned by building and lighting a useful, sustained fire without assistance or accelerants & using only one or fewer matches.
the Sea Monkey
Earned by swimming at any one of the three 'ghetto beaches;' Tiorati, Welch, or Sebago.
the Torger Tokle
Earned by completing a sled run down the Silvermine Ski Slope. Named in honor of the National Ski Jump Champion of Bear Mountain.
the Treasure Hunter
Earned by being the first in a party to locate a geocache using a GPS and cache sense.
the Trekker
Earned on an overnight by hiking at least 10 miles on a single calendar day carrying sufficient personal food and gear to spend the night.
Suggestions for new Homework Assignments may be submitted at any time.