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Danville, California
B.S.A. Fleur De LisBoy Scouts of America (R) Troop 805

Introduction to Basic Backpacking

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Date: Friday night, 7/12 through Sunday morning, 7/14
Cost: $40 per scout
Location: Redwood Regional Park in Oakland
Attire: Class A
Required: For scouts second year and above

Come join us on a fun adventure where we learn the basics of backpacking and hiking.  If you are thinking of going to Philmont in the next few years or just want to explore our beautiful trails, this adventure is for YOU!  In this adventure, we learn how to properly pack our backpacks, filter our water (demonstration only), cook with backpacking stoves using white gas, eat re-hydrated food, learn trail etiquette, and finally learn basic map and compass navigation.

We only have 16 slots.  This is for second year scouts and up.  Please sign up before all the slots are gone!

Note: All scouts attending this outing must come to the 7/9 COH. Groups will be formed during the COH for planning. 

DETAILS:
  • Short 3-mile hike (one way)
  • Use framed backpacks (external or internal frames)
  • Hiking boots or good pair of athletic shoes
  • Light weight sleeping bags
  • Troop Tents provided
  • 1-liter Nalgene bottle or camelback
  • Fleece or lightweight pullover for night
  • Bring sack dinner for Friday night – Saturday lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast will be backpacking meals and cooked by the scouts. (Samples of the freeze dry food for the scouts to see will be at the 7/9 COH group planning session).

Register on TroopMaster and permission slip due by July 9th

For questions, contact Mr. Mar or Mrs. Arunkumar

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