March 12-13, 2016
Who says Scouts don't go backpacking or camping in the Winter? Let's do both, on Saturday to Sunday March 12th to 13th! This is the first backpacking prep trip for Philmont.
We'll camp overnight in tents or cabins at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (MAP - DIRECTIONS). Backpackers will set out from there and connect to the Appalachian Trail, hike part of the day and loop back to the cabin in the afternoon OR we'll drive over to The Pinnacle and hike up to it. Campers will stay at the Scout Reservation, explore the area, work on advancement, cooking and games.
At some point on Saturday or Sunday we'll take a field trip to the Cabela's store in Hamburg.
Leave: Saturday at 8AM from St. Johns (arrive by 7:45 please)
Return: Sunday at 1PM to St. Johns.
Return: Sunday at 1PM to St. Johns.
BACKPACKING PREPS You should only backpack if you have good hiking boots/trail shoes. If you're not sure, please come to this Friday's meeting with your boots so we can check you out! Wear hiking boots or solid trail shoes that are waterproof. Wear two pairs of socks, ideally thin polypropylene (wicking) socks or cotton socks against your foot, and a pair of thicker socks (ideally wool or wool blend) outside of them. This reduces the likelihood of blisters. For Philmont Scouts, pack your backpack as if you were going on a two night backpacking trip.
| CAMPING PREPS Planning and Packing:
At The Pinnacle on the A-T |