50-Mile Backpacking Trip
| When: |
August 3 to 10, 2002 |
| Where: |
Evolution Valley |
| Next Meeting: |
4PM -- Sunday, June 30, 2002 at Jarvis Place |
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50-Miler in Evolution Valley - August 3-10, 2002
The 50-miler starts at Florence Lake on the western side of the Sierra and ends at South Lake on the eastern side of the Sierra.
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Trek Leader: TBD
Click below to learn about your responsibilities:
Route Planning Team:
Scouts: Alex L. and Kevin G.
Advisor: Dirk L.
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 Plan Complete Route of Hike (including any side trips)
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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: Sean G. and San Jin N.
Advisors: Doug W.
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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 Trail Head |
Make Packing Plan to Include All Participants |
Rearrange Packing Plan on Trip |
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Equipment Planning Team:
Scouts: Mike M. and David A.
Advisors: Dirk L.
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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: Alex L.
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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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