August Hike - Tonight

 

The first hike of the year is scheduled for this evening. Yep -- Pack 1910's Hiking Club is back in session! 

We will meet at the Keller-Smithfield Node Park for a easy introductory hike to kick off our new Scouting year. Please convene by 6:45 so we can do an introduction to Pack hikes, a safety, water and gear check.  

Let's face it -- one of the main reasons kids want to join Scouts is to get OUTDOORS! There's no better way to do that than getting out for some good ole fun on the trails. We want to continue to be a more outdoor-oriented Pack and keep our Scouts ACTIVE so we have pledged that we will keep the OUT in scOUTing! 

Attendance at these events is completely optional, but... you know you want to come! 

Usually held the 2nd Saturday of every month, Pack 1910 will have a Pack-wide hike at varying locations somewhere in the D/FW area. Hikes will be anywhere between 1-4 miles. Oh, and did I mention that we will be logging miles! Why? Because for logging miles -- the Scouts will receive AWARDS for specific miles reached along the way.

Hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking: 

1. first aid kit -- not a full sized, a mini backpacking size is great
2. FULL water bottle -- one that they can manage on their own
3. sun protection (wide-brimmed cap and/or sun screen)
4. whistle -- NEVER blow this unless it's an EMERGENCY
5. trail food -- snack that is easy to manage, not melt, calorie dense
6. flashlight -- I prefer a headlamp. Obviously they won't need it during the day, but we are teaching them to BE PREPARED so have them bring one.

Take this list and let your SCOUT gather these items into a lightweight backpack -- why? Because if you do everything for them, they lose the opportunity to learn for themselves! We will discuss the buddy system before departing. We will discuss the Outdoor Code AND Leave No Trace before and during the hike. 

Meet Megan Schweitzer and Christie Pearson at the Keller-Smithfield Node Park near the pavilion.  If you plan to attend, please be sure you RSVP on Scoutbook so we know who all to expect! 

All Pack events are FAMILY FRIENDLY but please do not bring the 4 legged kiddos unless they are service animals.  

 

Two apps that are a great resource for hiking is the AllTrails app and Weatherbug.  AllTrails will turn your phone into a GPS tracker to help you track your mileage and pace as well as save your favorite trails.  Weatherbug helps you track weather and alerts you to lightning in your vicinity.

Speaking of WEATHER -- there is a chance for weather tonight so please be sure you check SCOUTBOOK for an update by 6pm on the status of tonight's hike.  

We will always err on the side of caution and safety when it comes to our Scouts and Scout families.  If there is only a forecast for sprinkles, we will proceed.  In the event of lightning/thunder, we will postpone.