If you have not yet had your pack inspected for this coming weekend's backpacking trip please bring it to the troop meeting tonight. Also, if you have not signed up but would like to please bring the permission slip to tonights meeting.
The November trip for Troop 437 is a hiking trip to the Three Ponds Shelter located in Stinson Lake NH. We will be hiking into and staying at The Three Ponds Shelter. This trip is in the southern end of the White Mountain Forest area of NH. We will be hiking the Three Ponds Trail that circles Black Hill. Link to map
This is an introductory backpacking hike for new and old. We will be hiking 2.5 miles to the camp site on Saturday and the return trail on Sunday will be 3.5 miles. This is a backpacking trip with all gear carried in back packs. We will be staying in our tents at or around the Three Ponds Shelter. We will have activities at the camp site depending on weather - patrol challenges, and possible additional day hike.
The November trip for Troop 437 is a hiking trip in the Belknaps located east of Laconia NH. We will be hiking in the Belknap Range and staying at Camp Bell, Griswold Scout Reservation BSA.
This is an introductory backpacking hike for new and old. We will be hiking to the camp site on Saturday with a shorter return hike back on Sunday. This is a backpacking trip with all gear carried in back packs. We will be staying in our tents at or around Camp Bell. We will have activities at the camp site depending on weather - patrol challenges, and possible additional day hike.
Signups for the backpacking trip are due at this week's troop meeting. If you want to attend it is important that you signup this week so that we can ensure equipment and meals are able to be prepared.
The November trip will be a backpacking trip in New Hampshire. This will be an easy trip meant to be an introductory backpacking experience. Over the next few weeks the scouts will be reviewing the essentials of successful backpacking at troop meetings. We will meet at the AMC Mount Cardigan Lodge, 774 Shem Valley Road, Alexandria, NH on Saturday morning, conduct a final gear check and step off on the trail. We will travel between 4 to 6 miles on this introductory backpacking trip. We will stop along the trail for lunch (that your son will bring from home). After lunch and some more exploring we will continue on down the trail to our overnight backpacking site. On Sunday morning we will enjoy a backpacking breakfast, break camp and move to the pickup location at the AMC Mount Cardigan Lodge, 774 Shem Valley Road, Alexandria, NH.
Our November trip is a backpacking trip to Kinsman Pond in the White Mountains.
The November trip for Troop 437 is Backpacking to Kinsman Pond tent sites. The hike is approximately 3 miles with 2000 ft of elevation gain. From the tent site, Mt Kinsman, North Peak is only a short distance further. We can reach this on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning if we feel up to it.
This is an introductory backpacking hike for new and old. This is a backpacking trip with all gear carried in backpacks. We will be staying in our tents at established platforms.
The troop meeting Prior to this trip will focus on preparing for this trip. There will be a backpack inspection at the November 1st troop meeting. All scouts attending the trip need to bring their packed backpack to the meeting for inspection. Show what kind of sleeping bag and pad you have, and how you will pack it. Also, show what clothes you will use to stay warm and dry.
It is recommended scouts pair up for sleeping in tents. This will allow the scouts to divide the weight of a tent. One scout can carry poles and tent pegs and the other will carry the tent. Remember: your entire pack should not exceed 20% of your body weight. Also, an extra 1-2 lbs should be assumed in helping carry troop gear and the food for your patrol.
Drinking water will be from the pond. We will be treating with iodine, filters or steripens. Water can be boiled before going to bed and the bottle can be kept inside the sleeping bag to keep you warm. Bring quality bottles such as Nalgene, Disposable bottles can not take the heat of boiling water.
The troop has a limited number of backpacks available to borrow, please contact Mr. Anderson ASAP if interested. Scouts who do not have suitable equipment can also rent it at area stores (EMS, REI) or look for opportunity to borrow equipment from other troop members.
The weather is looking good for this weekend's trip to Acadia! The weathewr should be sunny and cool. Scouts will be Hiking, Biking, or Kayaking based on the selections they made on their permission slips. We have enough adults making the trip so everyone should be able to find a ride. More informaiton will be mailed aorund to the attendees in the next couple of days.
The October trip for Troop 437 is a mountain hike at Mt Liberty located in Lincoln NH. We will be camping at the Lafayette place group camp site #70. We will meet on Friday evening at our campsite and set up camp. We will start our day hike at approximately 8:30 am. We will eat lunch on the trail and then continue to the top of Mt Liberty. Dinner will be prepared back at the campsite. Sunday morning, we will eat breakfast and depart the site at approximately 9:00am
Our November trip is a backpacking trip to Kinsman Pond in the White Mountains. 
