Narragansett Council High Adventure Committee

2008 New England Backpacking Treks

Intro to Backpacking for Adult Leaders

White Mountain National Forest, NH

Training weekend September 13 & 14, 2008; Hike September 27 & 28, 2008

A 16 mile round trip hike and over night camping experience in the heart of the

White Mountain National Forest

This is an introduction to backpacking to adult leaders who have never backpacked. It is our hope that leaders who participate in this program will bring these skills back to their units so that more Scouts can experience the "big woods". Leaders with backpacking experience wishing to expand their horizons should contact the High Adventure Committee regarding a custom tailored program to fit the needs of their unit.

This trek starts on the Kancamaugus Highway in Lincoln, NH. We follow the old logging railway past Franconia Brook, and on to Thirteen Falls Camp. Thirteen Falls is operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club as a back country camping area. Leaders will learn proper packing techniques, Leave No Trace camping principles, cooking on lightweight stoves, water purification techniques, the importance of keeping a clean camp in bear country, and many other skills. Most importantly, they will learn to work as a team. Topics also covered: trek planning and logistics, permitting, basic land navigation, and menu planning.

This trek is limited to 10 people, including staff, due to National Forest regulations governing travel in federally designated Wilderness Areas.

COMMITMENT - The commitment for this trip includes:

   à        One full Saturday to Sunday overnight camping experienceat Buck Hill

   à        A Saturday to Sunday experience in the White Mountain National Forest

PAYMENTS - Payment due with registration                   $60.00

                         Registration deadline: September 7, 2008

                         Fee includes: Meals for both meetings and camping fees. 

Transportation to and from the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire is not included.   

COST -           $60.00 per person 

Fees shown are tentative and subject to increase of up to 20%, if necessary to cover all trip expenses.

CONTACT - Buzz Greenhalgh -     heg3@cox.net      or @ 401-487-2933

                       Earl Minot -               ERMinot@aol.com or @ 401-765-1639