50-Mile High Adventure Trip
| When: |
July 29 to August 7, 2006 |
| Where: |
Emigrant Wilderness |
| Next Meeting: |
Sunday, May 7 at 3:30 PM |
May Check-Out Hike - May 27 - 29, 2006
This year's high adventure trip is in the planning stages. The route, menu, and equipment needs are all planned by the participating Scouts.
The 50-mile backpacking trip must be completed in a minimum of five consecutive days with ten hours of service performed during the outing. The participants carry everything they needed with them for the entire trek without using any type of motor support.
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Trek Leader: TBD
Click below to learn about your responsibilities:
Route Planning Team:
Scouts: TBD
Advisor: TBD
 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: TBD
Advisors: TBD
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 Trailhead |
Make Packing Plan to Include All Participants |
Rearrange Packing Plan on Trip |
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Equipment Planning Team:
Scouts: TBD
Advisors: TBD
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 |
Rearrange Packing Plan on Trip |
Maintain Equipment on Trip |
Arrange for Packing-Out of Disposable Items |
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Trek Leader
Scout: TBD
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 |
Team Leader
Scouts: TBD
Provide Leadership for Your Team |
Take Responsibility for the Planning Process |
Work with Team Members to Facilitate Planning the Event |
Represent the Team, when needed |
Help Make Decisions Before and During Trek Based on Team Consensus |
Oversee the Activities of Your Team Before and During the Trek |
Effectively Communicate With Your Team Advisors and the Trek Leader |
Take Responsibility for Completion and Implementation of Your Team’s Plans |
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