As we build our high adventure plans for the coming year I would like input on activities.
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Fall Hike: for the past few years we have taken a weekend hike along the North Country Trial in Northern Michigan. It has served as a great end-of-season walk through the woods along with early shakedown / prep hike for new scouts just entering the High Adventure program. We have a couple options this year:
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Return to Northern Michigan similar to past years (however those involved in varsity football or marching band will have a conflict); or
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Stay local, and do a hike perhaps along the Potawanami Trail in Pinckney, that would involve only spending Saturday night (footballers and band members could support); or
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Stay local and do a 1 day hike, no packs, along the Paint Creek trail, Saturday only, for those scouts needing a 20 mile hike to fulfill the Hiking Merit Badge requirements.
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Easter Backpacking Trip: plan is to go to the Smoky Mountains again. We are working through options since not all schools have the same vacation week.
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Summer 2009: the troop is sending 2 crews to Philmont in August, 2009. For those not attending Philmont, do you have ideas on other high adventure activities or trips that might be of interest to you ? Here are some ideas to consider:
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Canoe trip
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Rafting
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Rock Climbing
Please give us your ideas so we can build a plan that reflects your wants !
My e-mail address is: rrazzano@wowway.com
Mr. Razzano