The Troop is going backpacking!  This is not something the troop does every year so you won’t want to miss it.  We will complete an approximate 10 mile hike over the course of the weekend.  The trip will include camping on Friday night in a traditional primitive campsite, a trailside lunch on Saturday, and overnighting in a different campsite on Saturday night.

The Troop will meet at 4:30pm at the church Friday afternoon to gather gear and pack up. Gathering gear will be a little different this time!  Instead of taking the trailer, patrol boxes and all the usual gear; pack-up will consist of scouts pulling together the limited troop gear they will need (tents, backpacking stoves and limited cooking gear), then dividing that amongst everyone and packing it into/onto their backpack.

Since we are traveling as a Troop, Class A uniforms are required for travel Friday night and Sunday morning…we’ll leave our Class A shirts in the cars, so that’s 1 less item to carry on the trail.  Bring a brown bag dinner for the ride to Columbus.

Careful consideration will need to be made when packing for this trip.  We will discuss this with the scouts during a troop meeting or two; however, it is important to mention here as well.  This is not a trip where throwing in an extra t-shirt, extra gear or extra pocket knife, etc is recommended.  Remember every item packed will be carried on your back, which amounts to more work.  The goal is to travel light, but bring what you will need.  Good hiking/walking boots should be worn (however, do not wear new shoes without breaking them in first!).

 
The consent form is due Tuesday, May 12.