2017 November Unit Backpack Training


2017 November Unit Backpack Training
Date
Registration Begins
10/25/2016
Last Day To Register
11/2/2017
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Unit Backpacking Training

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UNIT BACKPACK TRAINING for Scouts (This training is NOT for Cub Scouts or Packs) is a weekend training program designed for youth so they can learn basic backpacking and trail camping under their own adult leadership. Unit equipment and backpacks are provided by the Council. This program is especially applicable to those units with little or no experience or equipment. The MSR "T" Patch will be awarded to all participants, youth and adult, who successfully complete this training.

This weekend Backpack Training starts at 8:00 Saturday morning. Backpacks, lighweight mountain cook kits, propane fuel stoves and tube tents are issued at this time. A six-mile loop trail is backpack-hiked, ending at a trail camp in MSR. High Sierra Trek-experienced instructors from the H.A.T. provide guidance, instruction and help along the trail and in camp.

Particulars

 

$2.00 per participant, pre-registered
Reserve early! See additional information below.

 

Location:

Mataguay Scout Reservation (map). Meet at the H.A.T. equipment shed, located by the barn near the end of the paved road (follow the signs towards the Conference Center).

Contact:

COUNCIL PROVIDES: UNIT OR INDIVIDUAL PROVIDES:
  • One Sierra-type backpack per person
  • One tube tent for each two persons (individuals and units should bring their own packs, tents, stoves, etc., if they have them)
  • For each crew of four:
    • Mountain cook kit
    • Spoon, ladle and spatula, if desired
    • Propane backpacker's stove and fuel canister
  • 1 Gal. plastic water container - empty
  • Group first-aid kit (including mole-skin)
  • Dishwashing soap & scrubber
  • Food for four-man crews (do not bring oversized packages - repack into "crew" sized packages):
    • One-pot meal for Saturday dinner
    • Hot Sunday breakfast

*** Do not bring any glass containers, axes, tin cans, or sheath knives!! ***

INDIVIDUAL ALSO PROVIDES:

  • Quart plastic water bottle (full)
  • Cold trail lunch for Saturday
  • Trail snacks
  • Stainless steel Sierra cup or plastic cup (to eat and drink from)
  • Tablespoon (knife and fork optional)
  • Folding Scout knife (with Totin' Chip)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sleeping bag (plan on 30ºF at night)
  • Hiking boots/shoes ("tennies" OK depending upon weather conditions)
  • Uniform or other loose fitting clothes (leave your tight jeans behind. Bring wool in the winter))
  • Wide-brimmed Hat or visor cap
  • Wool cap in winter
  • Clean undershirt
  • Clean wool socks (two pair, one light, one heavy)
  • Windbreaker (parka-type recommended)
  • Wool sweater and/or shirt (both in winter)
  • Sunblock (SPF 15 or higher)
  • Rain suit (lightweight plastic)
  • Pack rain-cover (large trash bags will work)
  • Matches
  • Flashlight, small (using AA batteries recommended)
  • Small plastic trowel (for digging personal latrine)

KEEP IT LIGHT - YOU HAVE TO CARRY IT!

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Cost
$2.00 per Boy Scout/Varsity
$2.00 per Female Adult/Leader
$2.00 per Female Venturer
$2.00 per Male Adult/Leader
$2.00 per Male Venturer
Cancellation Policy
Fees are refundable ONLY if requested at least three weeks in advance of the Saturday scheduled, or if the H.A.T. cancels the training session. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. Please email your request to the SDIC Camping Dept at sdiccamp@scouting.org. CANCELLATION BY INSTRUCTOR If less than fifteen (15) persons are signed up by Friday, three weeks preceeding the scheduled weekend, the session may be cancelled at the option of the instructor. Units signed up when/if a session is cancelled will be notified not later than the following Wednesday. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of your refund.