Lost Maples state Natural area BACKPACKING nov 4-6
Come join at scenic Lost Maples SNA with the theme of backpacking/hiking
Lost Maples SNA Foliage Color Change Report
Lost Maples SNA Foliage Color Change Report
Reasons to Attend Campout
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15+ Mile Group Backpacking Trek
- STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for folks attending either Philmont or Northern Tier
- Eligible: Must be 8th grade or older
- Rigorous 15+ mile backpack trek
- Need backpack to carry all gear
- Personal/sleeping, group: tent, food, etc
- Recommend hiking boots
FSMS Departure Instructions
Campsite Arrival/Departure Instructions
Cooking Plans
Packing List Instructions
Cost
AIC - Kevin M.
SIC - Ethan M..
- Need to arrive at 5pm (earlier than standard time). Need time for prep and longer drive
- Plan to depart around 5:30pm. Please call if running behind.
- Need time for inspection of personal gear
- Need to determine tent assignments and distribute tents
- Need to distribute remaining group gear/equipment and food
- Need to ensure extra room in back/bag for all distributed gear
- Need to repack bags at FSMS (prior to departure) to include all distributed gear.
- Need to ensure scouts are ready to go upon arrival at campsite, since it will be late at night (don't want to have to do all this distributing of group gear and repacking of bags in parking lot upon arrival)
Campsite Arrival/Departure Instructions
- Depending on assignment, campsite will be several miles from paring lot. Will arrive late at night and have to hike in dark to primitive camp site.
- Will distribute group gear (tents, food, etc) across crews. Must allow sufficient space in bag.
- Single pass in and out (to campsite) carrying all personal gear, group gear, food, etc.
- Will stay in different primitive campsite each night and pack-up everything each morning.
- Need to Pack Light!
Cooking Plans
- All menus should be planned for trail hiking or backpacking
- All menus should not require any refrigeration or ice
- All menus should be planned for smaller group (~3 people) vs traditional patrol size
- Any meals requiring cooking should use backpacking stove (vs propane stove)
Packing List Instructions
- In addition to troop standard campout packing list, please also to refer to backpack_gear_list.xlsx under "SPECIAL CAMPING GEAR LISTS"
- Standard campout packing list: http://troop1631.weebly.com/packing-list.html
- WATER: Bring TWO 1L bottles (already filled). Nalgenes are best. No disposable bottles.
- SHOES: Bring 2nd set of camp shoes/sandals (close toed) that is suitable for river crossing (ankle deep)
- MESS KITS: Your mess kit will also be used for cooking and not just for eating.
- Pack SMART. Pack LIGHT. Eliminate unnecessary items
Cost
- Scout - $35
- Adults Free
AIC - Kevin M.
SIC - Ethan M..