What: Ever thought about being a true adventurer backpacking dude? Can first year scouts actually backpack? Do mom's even go backpacking? The answers are YES, YES, and Absolutely YES! In 2015 we had 5 - 1st year scouts and parents and 1 Mom out of 28. In years past we have even had 3 Moms attend with their 1st year Scouts - Mrs. Alban, Mrs. Porter. and Mrs. Clark.

Who: Purposefully designed for 1st year scouts with a parent. The preparation outlined below ensures both 1st year scout and parent are trained and ready to go. 1st year scouts are required to hike with one of their parents.  ALL ARE WELCOME. We count on senior scouts to help out, gain experience, and assist in the adventure.

When: Saturday August 31st to Sunday September 1st. (Home for Labor Day Monday!) - 5 miles of total hiking - EASY

We run 2 practice hikes before the big event. THIS SIGN UP SHEET IS ONLY FOR OTTER CREEK. THE PRACTICE HIKES HAVE THEIR OWN SIGN UP SHEETS.    

 7/7 - Training Hike (distance) - Muddy Branch Trail: Saturday, July 7th at 7:45am - Hike from Montgomery County Police Department 1st District:
               to Turkey Foot return to 28 (~6 miles).
               Older Scouts and Little Guys willing to put in a STRETCH effort hike onto Blockhouse Point ~10 miles
     
     7/17 - Shakedown hike prep for Sugaloaf (fit gear and prep packs): Wednesday, July 17th, 7:30-9:30 PM,
               Fairhaven UMC
               
     7/21 - Training Hike (elevation): Saturday, July 21st 7am - Hike SugarLoaf:
               Mount Ephram Rd. up and over summit with packs ~5 miles
   
     8/18 - Trip Planning Meeting and Gear Check: Sunday, August 18th 7:30-9:30 PM, Fairhaven UMC
               Establish patrols, menus, shopping lists, crew gear distribution

     8/31-9/1 - Otter Creek Backpacking Trip

Where: Otter Creek Wilderness Area in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
     Right turn to the trail head is Alpine Lodge, W Virginia 55 & Sully Rd, Bowden, WV 26254
     Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/kgO1m

Fee: $20

Once you sign up for a trip, your fee is required and expected whether you attend or not. Due to food planning and registration committed fees refunds are not possible.

Luis Tejerina, 240-651-9101, luistejerina1@gmail.com
-or-
Alan Nelson, 240-233-4377, alannelson437@gmail.com

You must go through this sign up form for each *ADULT* and *SCOUT* attending the trip.  You must be the legal guardian of the *SCOUT* for the signup process as you are granting permission and acknowledging your consent for that scout for this event.

By entering my eMail below, I understand and agree to grant my permission as the parent or legal guardian for my participant listed below to participate in the above event. You will get an email receipt. You will be able to modify your registration.