Welcome back everyone, let's chat about the September Pack Hike details! This is the first scheduled pack hike of the school year and we're going to do a "night hike" close to home to get everyone eased back into the tempo.
As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:
- First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
- FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
- Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
- Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
- Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
- Flashlight/headlamp
It's advisable to prepare yourselves with bug spray as well, the mosquitos reported they have no conflicts and would love to join us on the trail...
Have your Scout gather these items into a lightweight backpack, cross-sling bag, or even a fanny pack. There's no need to buy a dedicated hiking bag if you don't want to, the main point here is to teach them the responsibility of preparing themselves for the hike. The Scouts love these events and the more they get to own various responsibilities the more we are instilling a lifelong love of the values and the outdoors!
Date/Time: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00pm
Location: Keller Smithfield Activity Node
Directions: We will meet up near the bathrooms at 7:00pm and step off as a group.
Weather: The current weather forecast is projecting sunset at 7:45pm with temperatures in the mid-low 90s, no rain, and light winds. As a note, Scouts are not required to wear their "Class A" uniforms to hikes. Please wear what makes the most sense for your comfort and safety. (Loose layers, broken-in, close-toed hiking shoes, etc.)
Fees: Free!
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Please RSVP on Scoutbook and let us know in the comments if this is your Scout's first Pack Hike (we have a patch for first-time hikers!)
See y'all on the trails!
