Trekking Technologies & Techniques
Scouts and Venturers will learn and practice the techniques and technologies they need to be at home in the wilderness.
This program is a hands-on way to learn how to:
- Select and fit a backpack
- Navigate using a map and compass and a GPS
- Prepare, package, and cook inexpensive trail meals
- Leave no trace
- Stay clean and healthy on the trail
- Keep bears and other critters from getting your food
- Purify water using six different techniques
- Light and maintain different types of trail stoves
- Quickly set up a trail camp
- Keep a group happy on the trail when everybody is grumpy, wet, tired, and cold
This program is for all Venturers and for Boy Scouts that are First Class and above.
The event will start at 7:00pm on Friday night and end at 9:00am on Sunday morning. Participants will sleep indoors on Friday night and in tents (provided) on Saturday night.
The cost is $20 per person. A checklist of what to bring will be sent to each person that registers. No special gear or equipment is needed.