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RRG Campout
MISSION:
weekend Fri
Aug 2,3,4 RED
RIVER GORGE .
We will meet at the church, and DEPART at Friday 6pm SHARP. So
show up at 5:30 to pack gear.
Our primary site this
weekend will be near Chimney Top parking lot at Half Moon arch
trailhead. Google
Map
If this is full, our
BACKUP site will be in the primitive lot
along Tunnel Ridge Rd. TRAVEL PLAN HERE
We may have a swim at
Jump Rock
We may have a short hike
to GRAY'S ARCH
We may do the long
5-mile required hike for camping mb.
Bring a minimum 1/2 GALLON JUG OF
WATER. (Hiking makes you thirsty)
or other water
cleaning device: lifestraw, filter, chem tabs.
We will depart back to church on Sunday morning, tho we may stop
by Miguel's Pizza.
Bring some extra money for that.
SWIM
We will have a BSA lifeguard so we will spend some time at 'Jump Rock' in the river.
Those who got their swim test are eligible to jump off the rock. (hence the name)
Those who did not, must remain at the beach area shallows area.
ALL participants are required to have some sort of flotation device: life jacket, inflatable ring, pool noodle.
We also may have time for a hike, so bring a large water container.
New scouts, you will need:
- 1 mess kit w drinking bottle
- 1 sleeping bag
- a pack (or duffle) to carry change of clothes (see
below on gear to bring)
- the troop has large tents that sleep 4, but you may bring
your own personal tent
CAMPOUT COST $20
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:
-
Many Rank reqs.:
Tfoot: 1a,b,c 2nd: 1a,b,c
-
Pizza Miguels
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Support your scout
brothers
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. |
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TRIP
INFO:
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)
__Flotation
Device: life jacket, pool ring, pool noodle, boogie board
__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
Support:
Local
Emergency:
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