Webelos Hike to Velvet Rocks -- 15 Dec 07
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1.0 Overview

Each year the troop offers an outing to help the Second-Year Webelos Den satisfy the Arrow of Light requirement for participation in an outdoor Boy Scout activity. This outing is a hike over Velvet Rocks that will introduce the Webelos Scouts to the troop and help them earn the Arrow of Light.

2.0 Concept

2.1 Description

We will hike the AT from the Trescott Road parking lot south about three miles to Hanover, ending at the Community Center. (Map.) We will stop at the Velvet Rocks shelter for lunch and a campfire program. The troop will provide hot dogs, but each scout should provide anything else he might want.

Before starting on the hike, we will assemble to generate a roster, introduce ourselves, and do a quick review of key points of safe hiking, including

  • Use of hand signals
  • Buddy system
  • Staying together
  • Road crossing procedures

    Once on the trail, we will proceed south by the AT about 2 miles to the Velvet Rocks Shelter. At the shelter we will build a fire, cook hot dogs, and conduct a campfire program.

    After the campfire, we will continue south on the AT to Hanover and the Community Center. Pickup is at the Community Center.

    2.2 Schedule of Events

    Saturday, 15 Oct
    1100 -- Review key points of hiking safety, and outing procedures.
    1130 -- Start south on trail.
    1300 -- Arrive at Velvet Rocks Shelter. Build fire, make lunch, campfire program.
    1400 -- Continue south on trail.
    1500 -- Arrive at Community Center.

    2.3 Expected Conditions and Difficulty

    The AT over Velvet Rocks is relatively easy but steep in a few places. There will probably be several inches of snow and there is ice in some spots. Expect more snow on the hilltops than there is in town. Please check the weather before departure and Be Prepared.

    2.4 Special Requirements

    Open to all scouts, scouters, and parents. There are no skill prerequisites for this outing.

    3.0 Administration and Logistics

    3.1 Announcement Date: 5Dec07

    3.2 Roster Closing Date: 15Dec07

    3.3 Costs

    Please bring $1 per person to cover the cost of hot dogs.

    3.4 Equipment

    3.4.1 Individual Equipment

  • Adequate clothing for the weather. Think rain, snow, hat, mittens, boots. Steer clear of cotton, especially cotton socks. Dress in layers. We'll be moving part of the time and sitting around part of the time.
  • Lunch (the troop will provide hot dogs).
  • At least one liter of water.
  • Something to carry your stuff in. Your hands must be free.

    Useful Optional Items

  • Pocket knife if you are authorized to carry one. (Totin' Chip for Boy Scouts; Whittlin' Chip for Webelos Scouts.)
  • Map
  • Compass
  • Whistle

    3.4.2 Patrol Equipment

    None

    3.4.3 Troop Equipment

  • First aid kit.
  • Hot Dogs.
  • Hot dog buns.
  • Map. USGS Hanover quad. An annotated map of the hike is here. It is taken from Hanover Trail Maps.

    3.5 Transportation Plan

    Drop-off Point: Trescott Rd Appalachian Trail Parking Lot
    Drop-off Time: 11:00am Saturday 15Oct07
    Pickup Point: Community Center Parking Lot
    Pickup Time: 3:00pm Same Day

    Note: Please do not leave until you have checked out with the Scoutmaster.

    4.0 Leadership

    4.1 Planning Committee

  • Seth

    4.2 Adult Leaders

  • SMIC: Mr. Smith
  • Mr. Campbell, Webelos Den Leader
  • Mr. Roberts
  • Mr. Brown

    Approved TPS 10Dec07

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