Event: Welch/Dickey Hike
When: Leave Heights Club on Saturday 5/22/10 7:30am - Sunday 5/23/10
Where: White Mountain National Forest's Welch/Dickey loop trail
Who: All Scouts
Bring: Clothing:
- Hiking boots or work boots
- Jacket
- Long sleeved shirt
- Pants
- Sweater or sweatshirt
- Extra socks (not cotton)
- T shirt and underwear
- Rain poncho or coat
- Camp shoes (other than hiking shoes)
- Hat and gloves
- Internal or External frame back pack to hold the following
- Map and compass (we will provide the map this time)
- Water - bring canteen or water bottles (2 quarts minimum)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Food - trail snacks
- Raingear and clothes - poncho/rain coat, warm top, extra socks
- Firestarter - water proof matches or lighter
- First aid kit including moleskin
- Sunscreen - hat, sunglasses and SPF
- Bug repellent with DEET if possible
- Whistle for emergency signaling
- sleeping bag and ground pad (no cots)
- cooking pots and pans
- sponge to clean pots
- cup and plate
- knife, fork and spoon
- resealable plastic bags
- biodegradable camp soap
- personal grooming kit including toothpaste, toothbrush and wash cloth
Food:
- Lunch - Something that can be eaten on the trail (no cooking)
- Dinner - A one-pot meal is recommended. High carb is good. Remember to bring pots for cooking.
- Breakfast - A quick breakfast. Cereal, fruit, beverage.
