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START: Saturday, January 22,
2011
8:00 AM Sharp! - Meet at EYC House
RETURN: Sunday, January 18,
2009
12:00 Noon - EYC House
1. DRIVERS
We are counting on all adults
who are signed up, being able to drive and we need to make sure that this is covered. If you are a listed adult and CANNOT drive for any reason, please tell me right away!! Please make room in your vehicles to carry extra persons and gear.
2.
DEPARTURE, GRUBMASTER MONEY, PATROL EQUIPMENT
* Meet SATURDAY January 22, 8:00 AM. sharp at EYC.
* Each Scout and Adult needs ten (10) $1 bills and one (1) $10 bill
for paying the Grubmaster. Please assemble with your Patrol as soon as you get to EYC and get the payments made so your Grubmaster is not left short.
*The Senior Scout or Patrol leader in each Patrol
is responsible for seeing that the “Patrol Leader Checklist” is completed and all equipment for your patrol is checked out and packed. If you need a Troop tent, please see your Patrol's Leader
or other senior Scout in your Patrol and he can help you. Persons using a Troop tent should CHECK YOUR OWN tent for enough stakes, proper poles in good repair, fly, etc. BEFORE you leave
EYC. It's too late when you arrive at the campsite and are missing a tent pole, fly or stakes.
* Each patrol should have at least 1-2 Sawvivors for cutting up firewood, your log
puller, newspaper or other firestarters, plus a piece of lightweight plastic sheeting to keep your firewood dry. This is critical for your warmth and survival.
* Departure from EYC will be
promptly at 9:00 AM.
3. SATURDAY LUNCH, FOOD AND DRINK RESPONSIBILITIES
Saturday Lunch is a BRING YOUR OWN sack lunch at the
Blue Hole campsite.
IMPORTANT: Each person will be responsible for your own snacks, drinks, water and Saturday lunch. Only Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast are provided by your
Patrol.
4. DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND TRIP AGENDAS
Will be distributed at EYC on Saturday morning of
departure.
5. FINAL SUGGESTIONS
Please plan and pack accordingly for the cold weather, don't forget your raingear, first aid kit, knife, layered clothing and extra
socks. The hike is about 2 miles each way. Make sure your shoes /boots fit properly, are well-broken in, and are waterproofed. Warm gloves and caps are a MUST on this trip. CHECK
THE WEATHER AGAIN FRIDAY EVENING. UnderArmour or other close-fitting breatheable LONG UNDERWEAR, wool sweater, synthetic fleece layers, and turtleneck or neck warmers, also a toboggan cap will go a long
way toward keeping you safe and comfortable. Most body heat is lost through your neck and head so be equipped to keep them, and your feet, warm and dry.
If you are
taking the plunge at Blue Hole, don't forget your towel and extra underwear or old swimsuit you don't mind getting wet.
Don’t let cold or wet weather worry you, at all.
Hundreds of T31 Scouts have done this before and they all survived and had a GREAT TIME. You are well prepared and so whatever the weather is, will not be a problem for you. Check previous
messages and “WHAT YOU REALLY NEED FOR BLUE HOLE” lists that have been sent around in recent weeks, and on the website.
QUESTIONS? If you need anything not covered here,
call Joe Wheeler at 390-5641.
Blue Hole and Winter Backpacking Essentials
Blue Hole Top Ten Packing Tips
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