RRG Campout

MISSION:   weekend Sat Apr  21-23  RED RIVER GORGE .

We will meet at the church, and DEPART at Friday 6pm SHARP.  So show  up at 5:30 to pack gear.

We are camping in the primitive lot along Tunnel Ridge Rd.     TRAVEL PLAN HERE

 

We will be doing short hikes

Bring a minimum 1/2 GALLON JUG OF WATER.  (Hiking makes you thirsty)

or other water cleaning device: lifestraw, filter, chem tabs.

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.

CAMPOUT COST  $25

Download TROOP Permission Slip 

MEDICAL FORM :  Medical  MEDICAL FORMS AB&c ,   no need for the doctor physical, C

 

 

And later on Sunday, maybe a stop at   Miguel's pizza. (bring extra money)   

Please expect a text/call in REMIND when we know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reasons to Go:

  • Camping Merit badge req.  REQUIREMENT 9b

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

  • Pizza  Miguels   

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIP INFO:

MAPSCHIMNEY TOP , RRG, suspension bridge.

MAPS:    IS/CS map        Campsite Info       GPS to our secret site

 

Local Info:     

Maps Map to Torrent

Torrent  Web site

LIVE WEATHER

WEATHER FORCAST

 

Suggested Packing List:

  Camp Equipment

__ 1 Complete Scout Uniform CLASS A (Mandatory) uniform shirt, olive pants, red 73 neckerchief

__ 1/2  GALLON JUG OF WATER.  (Hiking makes you thirsty)

__ Scout Handbook

__ Water bottle  (filled with water)

__Tent  (the troop has some if you dont own one)

__Boots

__Under Armor type wiking 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

 

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED ON TRIP.   (gameboys, DVD players, phones)

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.

 Miguel's Pizza closed December 1st – Feb  24th

 

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