Tag Archives: backpacking
Base Campers & Backpackers Meet at Summit–June 29, 2013
Scouts from Jackson Flats and Little Jimmy Campground, both depart their camps before dawn to summit Mt. Baden Powell.
Despite record-breaking heat, determined Scouts complete a first-ever accent of Mt. Baden Powell from two separate camps to mark the Troop’s 100th Anniversary! The summit also completes T4’s attempt of 100 miles of biking, hiking and kayaking for 2013.
Stories from the Scouts that made it happen to follow… Continue reading
Mt. Zion Loop Backpack — 11 Miles
On May 11, a few adventurous scouts completed a two-day, 11-mile loop in The Angeles National Forest. This backpack qualifies Scouts for the San Gabriel Trails Award. As stories come in from the scouts who attended, we will post their accounts here! Until then, see more photos… Continue reading
San Jacinto Snow Backpack — January 26 & 27, 2013
Both Scouts and ASMs work their way up the trail to Round Valley Campground
On Saturday morning at 8am, the cars began rolling into the parking at Westminster Church. We were embarking on an adventure most have never experienced before: snow camping. Not just snow camping but snow backpacking. A week earlier, an Alaskan cold snap slammed Southern California bringing cold winds and snow to the mountains. Temperatures hovered in the teens at our destination but days before the trip, a high pressure system knocked out the cold storms making our weekend possible. The forecast called for rain and snow. The photos tell the rest of the story…. Continue reading
Hoegees Camp — February 22-23, 2013
First leg of our 2-1/2 hike up to Hoegees Camp along Lower Winter Creek Trail
Last week a few of the scouts and ASM’s met together for a quick backpack shakedown. They quickly learned that Continue reading
High Sierra Backpack 2012
Wednesday, July 11th – Day 1
After a four-hour drive in 100° heat, and a few welcomed thunder showers, the scouts arrived at Horseshoe Meadows Campground above Lone Pine, CA.
Everyone unloaded their packs and began setting up camp. Dinner was prepared the day before; Mountain House Chili Mac and instant pudding. Continue reading