Troop 233

2000

50-Miler

 

When: July 15 through July 23, 2000
Where: Mount Whitney
Next Meeting: 6AM, July 15

Manzanita Point Check-Out Hike - April 14-17, 2000

50-Mile Hike to Mt. Whitney - July 15-23, 2000


Other Links:

Equipment Lists Henry Coe State Park
Leave No Trace Inyo National Forest

Trek Leader: David D.

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: David D., Matt E.
Advisor: Dirk L.

 

Plan Complete Route of Hike (including side trips)

Plan Campsite Locations

Make Daily Schedule (including checkpoints)

Plan and Supervise Service Projects (10 hours)

Secure Permissions and Permits (Wilderness, 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: Jason A., Sean G., Tommy M., Morgan P.
Advisors: Lawrence S., Doug W.

 

Plan Complete Menu

Develop Recipes with "Fool-Proof" Instructions

Purchase Ingredients

Collect Money from Participants

Repackage Food to Minimize Size, Weight, & Trash

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: Alex L., Mike M.
Advisors: Pierce H.

 

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 Leaders

Scouts: David D., Alex L.

 

Provide Leadership for the Entire Group

Take Responsibility for the Planning Process

Work with Team Leaders to Facilitate Planning Each 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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