On the weekend before Thanksgiving, Troop 27 took a short backpacking trip at Castle Rock. Backpacking is a skill some scouts were looking to improve upon so we started with a three mile backpacking trip to a campsite. Scouts carried all the gear they would need for the trip on their backs, this included stoves, water, and tents. On the first day after we set up camp the scouts practiced filtering water and they practiced their first aid skills in a hiking accident scenario. On the second day we began on our hike back along the edge of a mountain which provided amazing views of the hills and the clouds. Troop 27 had a great time backpacking and learning new skills during the outing.
Write up provided by Zack Baxley, Senior Patrol Leader
