Beginning Backpacking @ Black Diamond Mines

Dates: Sat-Sun, May 5-6, 2018
Meet: Saturday, 8am @ Sycamore Valley Park & Ride (map)
Return: Sunday, 12pm, @ Sycamore Valley Park & Ride
Cost: $15
Attire: Class B – backpacking clothes
Prerequisite: Scouts 2nd year and older
Required: Permission slip due Apr 17th

This is our first Beginning Backpacking Trek of the year. We will be heading to Black Diamond Mines in Antioch, CA. This trek is for 2nd Year Scouts and Older.

We will be learning all of the basic skills required for backpacking and will be preparing for future Intermediate and Advanced Backpacking treks, including a possible 50 miler next year!

On this trek we will hike 3 miles in to our campsite and 3 miles back the following day. We will also be touring the Hazel-Atlas Mine and any scouts that come can earn their Mining in Society Merit Badge!

Scouts MUST come with a fully packed backpack ready for backpacking. We will have a mandatory information meeting at the Troop Meeting on April 17th to go over gear and food.

Contact Mr Castro (925-642-9425) if you have questions.

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