Program Patrol – Toxic Arrows
Subject Matter Expert – Darryl Coppenhaver
Activity Lead – Jeramy Gatza
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We will be opening up the Thunder Shakedown Hike on 12/18 to all FYEs, First Time Thunder Scouts and anyone who needs a refresher.
To prepare for Camp Thunder, we will hold a practice or “shakedown” hike at the Flagler Trailhead on Saturday 12/18. Rally at the trailhead at 7:30am, be on time and be prepared.
This is a simulation hike to prepare scouts to carry gear and practice eating and trail cooking. A prepared scout will have the following:
- Class B Uniform
- Proper hiking footwear, including socks
- Backpacking backpack, preferably the one you will bring to Thunder. Packs should be weighted to simulate the heaviness you will hike with on Thunder. You do not need to bring all your overnight backpacking gear but you should have the following:
- Scout 10 Essentials https://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/the-10-essentials/
- 2 Liters of water
- Personal Trail Snacks
- A trail lunch that does not require cooking (sandwich, etc.)
- Personal mess kit for sampling trail recipes from Mr. Coppenhaver
- Scout handbook in ziplock bag
Those attending should sign up at on Troop master and turn in permission slips via email, at troop meeting, or bring them to trailhead on the day of the hike.
Parents are welcome to attend this hike if they are up for the challenge 🙂