BSA Troop 31

Nashville, Tennessee

“It is far better for a scout to eat a burnt pancake that he cooked himself
than to eat one perfectly prepared by an adult.”
William W. Stifler , Troop 31 Scoutmaster, 1957-1964 and 1966-1969

“Even the burned parts taste good.”
Hicks Woolwine, Troop 31 Eagle Scout

“I felt I had accomplished a really big goal when I first saw my Tenderfoot
badge. I felt like I was king of the world, that I could do anything.”
Davis Cavallo, Troop 31 Scout

                   Southern Appalachian Highland Peaks Backpacking Trip
                                                  July 31-August 2, 2009

Troop 31 will conduct a high-adventure, high-altitude mountain backpacking trip this summer.   It will be designed to test your wilderness survival skills and fitness.   Group size will be limited according to route and space availability.

Requirements:
* First Class or higher rank, at least 11 years old;
* Interested in advanced backpacking;
* Must complete T31 training requirements (including at least 5 progressively difficult training hikes);
* Must be physically fit for backpacking over 20 miles; and,
* Must be enthusiastic for high-altitude climbing, and ready to HAVE FUN!!

If interested, direct inquiries and registrations to trip coordinator Ken Carpenter, at kenjc747@bellsouth.net with copy to jrwheeler@cornelius-collins.com.  Registrations due by May 8, 2009.