50-Mile Canoe Trip

When: August 12 through August 17, 2001
Where: Sacramento River
Next Meeting: Time 1PM, August 12, 2001 at Church

The canoe trip starts in Redding, travels through Red Bluff, and ends at Woodson Bridge State Park.

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Float Plan

Menu

Final Report

Other Links:

Equipment Lists Driftwood Resort--Los Molinos
Leave No Trace BLM--Sacramento River

Trek Leader: Jason A.

Click below to learn about your responsibilities:

Route Planning Team Menu Planning Team Equipment Planning Team
Trek Leader Team Leader Adult Advisor

 

Route Planning Team:

Scouts: Mike M. and Alex L.
Advisor: Dirk L.

 

Plan Complete Route of Float (including side trips)

Plan Campsite Locations

Make Daily Schedule (including checkpoints)

Plan and Supervise Service Projects (10 hours)

Secure Permissions and Permits (Camping, Fire, Tour, etc.)

Plan and Implement Duty Roster

Provide Maps of Route for All Participants

Arrange Transportation

Develop Emergency Escape Plans

Prepare Written Plan for Parents

Arrange Phone Tree

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Menu Planning Team:

Scouts: David A. and Sean G.
Advisors: Doug W.

 

Plan Complete Menu

Develop Recipes with "Fool-Proof" Instructions

Purchase Ingredients

Collect Money from Participants

Repackage Food to Minimize Size, Weight, & Trash, and to Keep Dry

Store Food Before Trip

Arrange for Transportation of Food to Put In

Make Packing Plan to Include All Participants

Rearrange Packing Plan on Trip

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Equipment Planning Team:

Scouts: Jason A.
Advisors: Dirk L. and Doug W.

 

Determine Equipment Needs (including cooking, sleeping, hygiene, and first aid equipment)

Take Inventory of Existing Equipment

Make "Wish List" with Costs to Present to the Troop Committee

Purchase Additional Equipment

Arrange for Expendables (such as, fuel, toilet paper, bandages, etc.)

Make Packing Plan to Include All Participants

Maintain Equipment on Trip

Arrange for Packing Out of Disposable Items

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Trek Leader

Scout: Jason A.

 

Provide Leadership for the Entire Group

Take Responsibility for the Planning Process

Work with Team Leaders to Facilitate Planning the Event

Represent the Group, when needed

Make Decisions Before and During Trek Based on Group Consensus

Oversee the Activities of Each Team Before and During the Trek

Make Sure the BSA Wilderness Policy is Upheld and that the Group Observes "Leave No Trace" Principles At All Times

Choose Campsite and Layout for Each Night While on the Trek

Take Responsibility for Final Inspection Before Leaving Campsite Each Morning.


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