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:

  • It is a 2nd Class Rank req. 3b   - 5 mile hike.

  • Pizza  Miguels   

  • Camping Merit badge req.  REQUIREMENT 9a,b

  • Many Rank reqs.: Tfoot: 1a,b,c    2nd: 1a,b,c, 3a,b

  • Backpacking Merit Badge

  • 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
$5 for Miguels optional
No  DQ in these covid days cancelled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  FORMS:

 

COVID RULES: 

  • every scout must be driven to the camp in their own vehicle.  No ride sharing except family members

  • wear a mask

  • stay 6 feet apart

  • every scout will sleep in his own tent.  (brothers can share a tent)

  • 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.