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Hiking Camp this weekend


For those that have signed up for the backpacking trip this weekend – this is for you....

Please see this link on highlights about backpacking.  Use this as a reference for how to back this weekend. [your scout book too!]  If you have any questions please let me know.

This is a class B uniform event.  We will be leaving at 6:30 PM sharp on Friday night.  Back around 11:30 ish... on Sunday.

Please make sure you bring a trial lunch [no cooking] for yourself. All other meals should be with your patrol – or how ever you planned it.

Adults going – you are on your own for meals.  If you need anything let me know and well see how to work out those details.

Tents, tarps and cooking gear for the weekend – please let me know PRIOR to Friday night that you need gear. 

I have also include a trail map of the Shawnee Forest - we will be getting on the trail at the trail head and hiking southeast to campsite #3.  About 5 miles.

See you Friday!


Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136






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