Pinhoti trip

The meeting tonight was informative and well attended, the program centering around backpacking this weekend.


There are 37 Scouts and Leaders signed up to go on the Trip to the Pinhoti Trail in the vicinity of Heflin and Cleburne...just East of Anniston. If the Scout or Leader was not present and intend to attend, make sure the Patrol leader knows to assure the quartermaster bring sufficient meals.

The cost is $20.00 per person...Supper is being furnished by the Troop..the other meals bought by the quartermasters are a fast breakfast, backpacking lunch, and a fast breakfast....$3.00 per meal per person. Fuel is $11.00.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 18th for all those going on the trip starting at 6:30 PM, uniform not required. Scouts and leaders need to bring their pack, full water bottles, and all other gear so we can pack Troop gear and other equipment for the hike in their packs.

The forecast is not looking at rain at this time..but he needs to dress for two cool (middle 40's) nights before he gets in the tent and his sleeping bag....he should have rain suit in case it does rain and to assure he has an additional layer if it does get cool.

Make sure he has two pair of wool hiking socks and two pair of polypropylene (?) sock liners as he will be hiking a total of about 12 miles. It was recommended he also have some synthetic, whisking type of underwear found in most sporting goods stores.

We will meet at the Hut at 5:00 PM, Friday, October 19 and should return in the early afternoon on Sunday. He will need some cash for stopping at McDonalds on the way home for lunch. Uniform for the trip on the is the red Troop t shirt, Scout short or trousers, and socks/w jacket. He should wear hiking clothes on the hike, and not the Scout uniform. We will change into the hiking clothes on Friday evening or Saturday morning and the reverse on the return.

Some minimum articles for hiking are listed in the Troop guide and backpacking Troop handouts. Leaders will also assist with a "shakedown" for unnecessary gear Thursday night to assure he carries only the minimal required gear.

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.

YiS Dan s "Delivering the Promise"