1) We need help.
The updated list of participants is provided below (with 14 Scouts) and we’ll need 2 additional adults to drive or (more likely) come with us (staying in a cabin) for the Klondike. Al least one of the additional vehicles needs to be a van/minivan.
Please let me know if you are able to help and whether you are able to drive one way or spend the weekend with us. It’s a 3 hour drive to our destination. We leave at 6 PM on Friday (1/25) and return at noon on Sunday (1/27)
2) Participants
Here’s the update list of participants. If this is not correct, please let me know quickly.
Marcus A.
Matthew B.
William B.
Elijah C.
Noah D.
Liam F.
Bryden G.
Ian H.
Nick L.
Jack N.
James R.S.
Eddie R.
Ben R.
Casey S.
Mr. Fulton
Mr. Kirschner
3) Gear
The Boy Scout Handbook continues to be a great source of information about what’s needed on a camp-out. I am often surprised at how many Scouts forget the basics (flashlight, water bottle, mess kit) even after they have been on several outings. Don’t be that Scout.
We will be outdoors for all day on Saturday with a predicted temperature range of 19 to 27 degrees. The good news? We’re likely to have show on the ground. I would suggest boots, two or three non-cotton layers on he lower body (I will be wearing silk or polypropylene as a base layer, quick dry pants and my ski pants), and layers on the upper body (I’ll be wearing a quick dry tee shirt, quick dry shirt, synthetic fleece and a medium weight jacket. Hat and gloves are a must.
There are lots of sources for outdoor gear, but my online orders to Campmor always seem to arrive within two days. I’m not providing an endorsement, just relating my experience.
I’ve posted the earlier email with details of the outing to the troop website (http://troop166.org) so please take a look there for more information. As always, if you have questions, please ask.
Here is the Leader Guide for the outing with details of the activities: Leader Guide
This should be a great trip. Many thanks to Mr. Lonergan and to Mr. and Mrs. Kirschner for their help in coordinating this outing.
Mr. Fulton