[Rescheduled] Introduction to Snow Camping

Date: February 25-26, 2017 (Saturday – Sunday)
Location: Carson Pass & South Lake Tahoe
Meet: Saturday 6am @ Danville Park & Ride
Return: Sunday ~5pm @ Danville Park & Ride
Cost: $95. Includes cabin, snowshoes, transportation, permits and all meals (except Saturday sack lunch).
Attire: Snow gear
Prerequisites: 7th grade scouts and above.
Important: Limited to 12 Scouts and 4 adults, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Required:

• Permission slip & payment due on January 17th
• Mandatory planning meetings

Introduction to snow camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will learn basic snow camping skills, such as proper equipment, staying dry & warm, building snow shelters, and snowshoeing. We will be in the snow at Carson Pass during the day, and spend the night in a cabin at South Lake Tahoe. Sunday we’ll go for a snowshoe before returning home.

Note: With the emphasis on safety, the schedule of this outing may change or even be cancelled on short notice based on snow levels, weather and mountain conditions. (We are retaining the option of shifting the outing to Sunday/Monday if weather requires.)

Mandatory Meetings:
01/17 (Tu) – Permission slip and payment due
01/24 (Tu) – Training (equipment) – for scouts & parents
01/31 (Tu) – Meal planning
02/07 (Su) – Equipment check

Please review the snow camping information on our website here before the Training meeting.

Bring:
– Saturday trail lunch in gallon Ziplocks – no paper bags

Contact Mr Gary (cell: 925-518-9896) for questions.

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