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Batona Backpack
Date: Mar 15 (Sat) to Mar 16 (Sun)
Location: The Batona Trail in Pine Barrons
- GPS: Quaker Bridge (39d 42.574' N, 74d 39.954' W)
- GPS: Batona Camp (39d 46.670' N, 74d 37.865' W) Sat camp.
Leaving: Meet Sat Mar 15 - 8:45am at Methodist Church
Returning: ~noon Sun Mar 16 at Memorial SCHOOL
Lodging: Tents of course, silly!
Emergency Cell#s: Paul O'Connor: 609-980-2969, Bob Gray 609-685-7124, Ed Martino 609-790-0627
Details:
We will backpack from Quaker Bridge or if too muddy from
Batsto. We will camp Sat night at Batona Camp. Packs must be
reasonably light and follow the
guidelines. Your packs should have been checked before you leave.
As the ground is level and the distance is short, this is an introductory
backpacking experience. This should be an AWSOME TRIP!!!
Preparation: Make sure you
can walk level for 5 miles with a loaded pack. Check your backpack prior
to the trip. Make sure boots are broken in. Wear good socks.
Prepare for weather / emergencies.
Each Scout Must Have The
Following:
1. Knit or wool hat with ear protection... can get cold at night.
2. Gloves or Mittens
3. Proper footwear for weather conditions, including extra pair of dry socks
4. Rain Gear
5. Ground insulation, good sleeping bag - warm!
6. Permission slip of course
7. Backpack properly packed
8. Review:
How
to stay warm click here
Adult Coordinator: Ed Martino