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50 Miler
50 Miler
Every four years Troop 95 heads north to the mountains of north west Pennsylvania to hike 50 miles of the North Country Trail. This hike test the scouts wilderness survival skills they have learned over their years of scouting. The boys spend 5 nights backpacking through the wilderness carrying everything they need for the duration of the trek. While not for the faint of heart, the skills learned prior to this trek prepare the scouts for a rewarding journey making memories that last a lifetime!
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
- Night Before Departure Thursday:
Please arrive at the home of Tom & Louise Rathfon at 6:30 p.m. with your backpack packed as per the list OR any specific instructions you were given from the equipment/gear check meeting. You will unpack your backpack, items will be reviewed again, repacked along with food, pots, pans, utensils, ground cloths, etc.
Your backpack will be packed on the van at that time (so it will not go home with you).
- Departure Day 1 Friday:
Please arrive at the Rathfon’s by 7:00 a.m. – make sure you have already eaten your breakfast.
You will need to be in Class B Uniform (Gray Troop 95 t-shirt, belt, scout pants, scout socks w/red trim, Troop 95 hat) and bring a packed lunch. Please also bring your Troop 95 sweatshirt.
You will also need to have a small ditty bag with several changes of clothes (something to change into for Saturday night around camp and toiletry items for showering at the end of the hike – this can include a regular size towel).
- Day 2 Saturday:
We will be camping at Chapman’s Dam State Park just outside of Clarendon, PA.
Camp will be set up Saturday afternoon and dinner will be enjoyed at camp.
Everyone will be able to relax and fish if they would like.
- Day 3-6 Sunday to Thursday:
Backpacking/Hiking a 50-mile segment of the North Country Trail.
- Day 7 (Thursday):
Upon arrival back at camp, everyone will travel to Warren, PA and shower at a local YMCA then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (please have money for this) before heading back to camp.
- Day 8 Friday:
Breakfast at camp, pack up camp, depart for home. . .have money for lunch stop
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
Must be 13 yrs. old by January 1, of the departing year and 1st Class
Must meet BSA weight requirements for High Adventure
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