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21 Available Trails

4.6 Average Rating

Advanced

robot

punch

tech-victory

AI Slayer

Earn this for being a human and defeating the AI. Good luck, John.

+5,585 Points

6-8 hrs

2,208 enrolled★ 4.4 rating

Beginner

goat

flex

sunset

Alpha Male Day Champion

Awarded to the top scorer in a Dude Scouts physical-fitness gauntlet

+2,339 Points

2-4 hrs

834 enrolled★ 4.7 rating

Smiling bearded chef flips a sausage over glowing coals.

Beginner

grill

cooking

food

BBQ Grillmaster (Happy)

Complete the “Backyard BBQ Basics” module and host a cookout for at least three friends.

+2,718 Points

2-4 hrs

1,198 enrolled★ 4.7 rating

Two buddies laughing and chatting on a grassy hill at dusk.

Beginner

friendship

empathy

listening

Being a Supportive Friend

Finish the “Active Listening” lesson and log three acts of genuine encouragement over a week.

+2,234 Points

2-4 hrs

1,547 enrolled★ 4.4 rating

Hand holding a key in front of a cozy cottage.

Beginner

milestone

home-ownership

adulting

Bought First House

Self-reported milestone; optional verification via celebratory photo in community feed.

+2,007 Points

2-4 hrs

1,280 enrolled★ 4.3 rating

One scout consoles a downcast friend against a sunset backdrop.

Beginner

empathy

mental-health

support

Emotional First Responder

Earn after completing the “Emotional First Aid” module and submitting a reflection vignette.

+2,278 Points

2-4 hrs

1,098 enrolled★ 4.7 rating

Silhouetted man throwing a punch at a towering bear.

Beginner

wilderness

survival

humor

Bear Fighter

Fantasy badge—unlocks when you ace the “Wilderness Safety & Bear Etiquette” quiz.

+2,445 Points

2-4 hrs

922 enrolled★ 4.7 rating

Beginner

grill

cooking

relax

BBQ Grillmaster (Chill)

Alternate style; choose this variant after 10 repeat BBQ sessions logged in the app.

+2,524 Points

2-4 hrs

1,440 enrolled★ 4.4 rating

Beginner

lawn

mower

grass

Lawn Pro

You're who they're talking about when they say 'the grass is always greener on the other side'. Dude who knew a lawn could be so beautiful? You did.

+2,043 Points

2-4 hrs

1,008 enrolled★ 4.3 rating

Dude getting absolutely demolished in a gaming sesh.

Beginner

competition

humor

friendship

Wrekt Buddy

Did you absolutely demolish your buddy in a gaming sesh? Wrek that dude and earn this badge.

+2,829 Points

2-4 hrs

2,198 enrolled★ 4.7 rating

One person helping lift another person up, both smiling.

Beginner

encouragement

friendship

support

Uplifting Another

Complete the 'Building Others Up' module and perform three genuine acts of encouragement.

+2,670 Points

2-4 hrs

2,322 enrolled★ 4.7 rating

Reaching for something on the highest shelf with confidence.

Beginner

helpful

tall

reaching

Top Shelf

Master the art of reaching high places and help 5 people get things from tall shelves.

+2,073 Points

2-4 hrs

2,254 enrolled★ 4.8 rating

Young person helping an elderly neighbor with garbage cans.

Beginner

service

elderly

neighbor

Elderly Garbage Hero

Take out garbage for an elderly neighbor for a month without being asked.

+2,698 Points

2-4 hrs

2,001 enrolled★ 4.3 rating

Beginner

repair

creative

problem-solving

That Oughta Hold

Complete 5 successful MacGyver-style repairs using whatever materials you have on hand.

+2,357 Points

2-4 hrs

2,160 enrolled★ 4.6 rating

Beginner

chainsaw

safety

trees

Chainsaw Master

Complete chainsaw safety training and successfully fell or trim 3 trees without injury.

+2,900 Points

2-4 hrs

1,340 enrolled★ 4.3 rating

Person laughing while sharing something hilarious on their phone.

Beginner

humor

social-media

sharing

TikTok Comedy Curator

Share 20 genuinely funny TikToks that make your friends laugh out loud.

+2,713 Points

2-4 hrs

863 enrolled★ 4.4 rating

Person throwing a punch at someone who clearly had it coming.

Beginner

justice

courage

standing-up

Righteous Punch

Stand up for someone being bullied or defend justice in a righteous confrontation.

+2,895 Points

2-4 hrs

2,442 enrolled★ 4.8 rating

Proud new father holding a baby with tears of joy.

Beginner

fatherhood

baby

milestone

New Dad

Welcome your first child into the world and survive the first month of fatherhood.

+2,920 Points

2-4 hrs

1,411 enrolled★ 4.5 rating

Beginner

sports

trivia

knowledge

Sports Encyclopedia

Demonstrate encyclopedic knowledge of sports stats and trivia in 3 different sports.

+2,980 Points

2-4 hrs

888 enrolled★ 4.3 rating

Person comforting a friend who is crying (happy tears).

Beginner

emotional

friendship

heartfelt

Emotional Impact

Move a friend to tears through a heartfelt gesture, speech, or act of kindness. Or just make them cry because you're a dick.

+2,323 Points

2-4 hrs

846 enrolled★ 5.0 rating

Beginner

founder

exclusive

original

Dude Scouts Founder

Exclusive badge for founding members and early supporters of the Dude Scouts movement. Be in the first 500 people to join the Dude Scouts and earn this badge. Forever cement yourself as a absolute boss OG dude

+2,221 Points

2-4 hrs

1,602 enrolled★ 4.9 rating

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