Category: High Adventure News
When: Monday, June 19 through Saturday, June 24, 2023
Where: On the New River in West Virginia, near the town of Lansing.
What: On the first day, we’ll drive to our destination, the Adventures on the Gorge outfitters where we will stay in their rustic cabins for two nights. On day two we’ll spend the day in a kayaking clinic on the river, learning (or re-learning) the techniques of safe whitewater kayaking. The next day we’ll be driven upriver with boats and gear and will begin our paddle back down the river for two days paddling and two nights camping on the riverbank, followed by a one-day whitewater raft trip down the lower New River. Excellent food to be provided and prepared by the guides along the way! Then back to the cabins at Adventures on the Gorge for one night and then drive home on Saturday, June 23, 2023.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this trip a Scout:
- must in the Scoutmaster’s judgment have actively participated in the Troop’s program throughout the preceding year, at all times demonstrating Scout spirit
- must achieve the rank of at least First Class by April 30, 2023
- must earn Swimming Merit Badge and certain of the requirements for Whitewater Merit Badge (to be determined) by May 31, 2023 (opportunities to do so will be made available)
- must be at least 13 years of age by June 18, 2023 and have the necessary physical stamina for the trip (in the trip leaders’ judgment)
All parents of eligible Scouts (per above) who have themselves actively supported the Troop’s activities are also eligible to participate.
Cost: At this time we are estimating a total cost of approximately $850 per person, but this amount is subject to numerous variables such as the cost of gas and food. For planning purposes, we need to know who is going, as shown by our receipt of a nonrefundable $100 deposit not later than February 7, 2023 to reserve a spot on the crew. Suggested payment dates for the remaining $750:
March 7–$250 April 18–$250 May 30–$250
TROOP 850 2018 HIGH ADVENTURE FACT SHEET
West Virginia Kayaking & Whitewater Rafting
When: Sunday, June 17 through Friday, June 22, 2018.
Where: On the New River in West Virginia, near the town of Lansing.
What: On the first day, we’ll drive to our destination, the Adventures on the Gorge outfitters where we will stay in their rustic cabins for two nights. On day two we’ll spend the day in a kayaking clinic on the river, learning (or re-learning) the techniques of safe whitewater kayaking. The next day we’ll be driven upriver with boats and gear and will begin our paddle back down the river for two days paddling and two nights camping on the riverbank, followed by a one-day whitewater raft trip down the lower New River. Excellent food to be provided and prepared by the guides along the way! Then back to the cabins at Adventures on the Gorge for one night and then drive home on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this trip a Scout:
- must in the Scoutmaster’s judgment have actively participated in the Troop’s program throughout the preceding year, at all times demonstrating Scout spirit
- must achieve the rank of at least First Class by April 30, 2018
- must earn Swimming Merit Badge and certain of the requirements for Whitewater Merit Badge (to be determined) by May 31, 2018 (opportunities to do so will be made available)
- must be at least 13 years of age by June 30, 2018 and have the necessary physical stamina for the trip (in the trip leaders’ judgment)
All parents of eligible Scouts (per above) who have themselves actively supported the Troop’s activities are also eligible to participate.
Cost: At this time we are estimating a total cost of approximately $850 per person, but this amount is subject to numerous variables such as the cost of gas and food. For planning purposes, we need to know who is going, as shown by our receipt of a nonrefundable $100 deposit not later than February 6, 2018 to reserve a spot on the crew.
All adults and Scouts on the high adventure crew must attend the Troop meeting next week! We will be going over final trip details, passing out food, tents and other community gear and viewing a bear safety video. In the meantime, please see the following items for important information about the trip–parents, please print these out and share with your Scouts!
Finally, the final trip budget is $850 per person–this includes the cost of the shakedown campout a few weeks ago. If you have not paid in full, please do so next Tuesday. If you need to know how much you’ve already paid or how much is in your personal account, please contact me by phone or email.
We announced the Troop’s 2013 high adventure plans at the Court of Honor this past Tuesday. If you missed the meeting, click
for the 2013 High Adventure Fact Sheet and for the High Adventure Eligibility standards. We will be returning to the Wind River mountains in Wyoming for a high elevation backpacking adventure!
Our 2012 high adventure trip will be a canoe trip the week of June 15 through June 23 in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota. If you missed the Christmas Court of Honor, or you misplaced your handout, you can download the high adventure fact sheet from this link:
| Category: | 2012 |
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| Date: | November 30, -0001 |
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Remember, the deadline for reserving a place on the Troop’s 2012 high adventure crew is January 17, and a nonrefundable $75 deposit is required by that date–the reason being that in order to enter the Boundary Waters a permit issued by the US Forest Service is required, and they are issued on a first come, first serve basis starting January 25,
If you have any questions, feel free to ask Mr. Rottmueller or Mr. Hertlein.
