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RRG Campout
MISSION:
Fri
May 14,15,16, 2021
RED
RIVER GORGE , Whittleton Arch hike
This is our 5 mile hike campout to our regular
campsite on Tunnel Ridge Road.
We will all meet at the Junior Williamson Rest area, right at the Slade,Ky
exit at 630pm. GOOGLE
MAP LOCATION
We will then travel from there to find a campsite.
TRAVEL PLAN HERE
Each scout will camp in his own tent. No sharing (except
brothers)
Bring your own tent, or use 1 of the troop tents.
We are camping in the primitive lot
along Tunnel Ridge Rd , either ARCHAIC or FT ANCIENT
and will hike along
Whittleton Arch to Natural Bridge.
MAPS:
Campsite Info GPS
to our secret site
Since we are hiking, wear
a sports
shirt that will wick moisture off you. DO NOT WEAR
COTTON. You will sweat.
For the hike, Bring at
minimum a 1/2 GALLON JUG OF
WATER (link: like
this juice container , or
large
camelback)
DO
NOT IGNORE THIS AND SHOW UP WITH THE STANDARD 16 oz BOTTLE!
Hiking makes you very thirsty
After Natural Bridge, we
will hike to Miguels Pizza. Bring at least $5 for a slice.
They are BIG slices!
This is
Kentucky, the weather may be COLD or it may be HOT ,
or you may experience these simultaneously, so bring appropriate
clothing for both.
Parents will return to RRG campsite on Sunday for scout
pickup at 11 am.
LIVE
WEATHER , WEATHER
FORCAST , Torrent Web
site
SHOOT
for the STARS
We will also work on ASTRONOMY
merit badge when the stars come out. Bring your workbook (get
via link).
TAKE
A HIKE
Since we are hiking, wear
a sports
shirt that will wick moisture off you. DO NOT WEAR
COTTON. You will sweat.
Reasons
to Go:
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It is a 2nd Class
Rank req. 3b - 5 mile hike.
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Pizza Miguels
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Camping Merit
badge req. REQUIREMENT
9a,b
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Many Rank reqs.: Tfoot: 1a,b,c
2nd: 1a,b,c,
3a,b
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Backpacking Merit
Badge
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Pizza
On saturday, we stop at
Miguels Pizza, so bring extra $5-10 for this. 1 or 2 slices
is all you need, they are big
Campout
cost |
$20
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$5 for Miguels |
optional
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No DQ in these
covid days |
cancelled
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FORMS:
COVID RULES:
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every scout must be
driven to the camp in their own vehicle. No ride sharing
except family members
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wear a mask
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stay 6 feet apart
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every scout will
sleep in his own tent. (brothers can share a tent)
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ONLY designated cooks
for the weekend will handle food.
Suggested
Packing List:
__ 1 Complete
Scout Uniform CLASS A (Mandatory) uniform
shirt, olive pants, red 73 neckerchief
Troop
73 always travels in full uniform, to and from the destination.
__ 1 GALLON
JUG OF WATER. (Hiking makes you thirsty)
__ compass
__ Scout Handbook
__ Water
bottle (filled with water)
__Tent
(the troop has some if you don't own one)
__Boots
__Under
Armor type wicking shirt (for the hike)
__Clothes (change of
clothing change of socks, change of liner socks, underwear, shirt)
__Jacket
(if it gets cold)
__Flash light / Head light
__Batteries
__Backpack
(to carry all your clothes & equipment)
__Sleeping bag
__Sleeping mat / pad
__Mess
Kit - Personal Eating Utensils
(plate, cup, spoon / fork – or mess kit)
__Hygiene Kit (Toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer)
__Toilet Paper in a Ziplock
bag
__Matches
__Emergency kit (including a
whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)
__Wet Weather Protection
Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)
__Snacks
__Personal First Aid Kit
10 essentials for hiking: |
1 |
First aid kit |
2 |
Filled water bottle |
3 |
Flashlight |
4 |
Trail food |
5 |
Sunscreen |
6 |
Whistle |
7 |
Compass |
8 |
Rain gear |
9 |
Pocket knife |
10 |
Matches or fire starters. |
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES
ALLOWED ON TRIP. (cell phones, gameboys, DVD players)
NOTICE!!
Sheath, butterfly, and survival type knives, etc. are not allowed on
the reservation. IF brought, the Scoutmaster should hold them until the Scout
returns home.
All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult until it
is needed. Only adult leaders should handle fuel.
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