Howdy,
Here is the packing list for this weekend’s campout:
Right now I am tracking 7 Scouts signed up and 3 adults. I am also tracking that out of all of those, only 2 scouts and 1 adult need me to get them snowshoes.
Gear:
- Snowshoes and Trekking Poles ( I have those for those that requested them on the Website)
- Backpack with Waterproof Bag (Could be a lawn/leaf garbage bag)
- Sleeping Bag – 0 degrees (or have a bivy sack to put over it to make it warm to 0 Degrees)
- Sleeping Pad (The foam ones are the best for cold weather or at least one with a high insulation factor)
- Mess Kit with eating utensils
- Two Liters of Water (One should be a Nalgene Bottle)
- Ligher/Matches
- Sunglasses or Snow Goggles (Preferred)
- Clothes to match the weather (Down Jacket, Fleece, Base Layer, Insulation Layer)
- Beanie Cap (Warm)
- Warm Gloves
- Wool Socks and one or two extra pairs
- Head Lamp
- Hand Warners ( I will provide)
- Head Lamp with spare batteries
- Gators (Good Idea to have these. Some Snow Pants have these built in)
- Hand Sanitizer (For for starting fires too)
- Tiinder (Dryer Lint works awesome)
- If you have them: Snow Shovel
- Some money to get lunch/snack/warm drink on the way back
- Toilet Paper
- Chapstick or equivalent
- Insulated Waterproof Hiking Boots (No Sneakers!)
- Optional : GPS, Compass, Map of area,
- A list of rank advancements you need to accomplish!!!
- Toothbrush
- Wetwipes
- Positive Attitude
- Permission slip
Troop gear:
- Tent
- Water Purification Pump
- Jet Boil Stoves
- Compasses
- Food to be purchased by – Mark P (From what the SPL told me)
I will inspect sleeping bags prior to going. This is the most important part!!
Time Line:
March 3:
0700: Meet in the church parking lot
0730: Depart for Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant, CO
0900 – UTC: Hike Trail, Set Up Camp, Avalanche Safety Training, Build Snow Shelters, Cold Weather Training and Playing.
March 4th:
0900: Depart Camp
1000: Depart to the Church
1100 or earlier: Arrive at the Church
Cost: $15 per scout (This will cover the food and extra stuff like handwarmers and such) Pay Treasurer
Snowshoe rental: FREE! Thank UpaDowna!
Location: Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/sentinel-point-trail
Food: Mark P is buying
Merit Badge Accomplishment: Snow Sports Merit Badge
Skill Accomplishment: Winter Survival and Fun
How to Build a Quinzee Snow Shelter
Thanks Sean
