RRG Campout

MISSION:   weekend Fri APR  17,18,19   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 do the long 5-mile required hike for camping mb and swing by GRAY'S ARCH

 

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

 

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

 

 



 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reasons to Go:

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

  • Pizza  Miguels   

  • 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIP INFO:

MAPS:  CHIMNEY 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

We may NOT have a swim at Jump Rock

 

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