2002/2003
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| 5-6 October | Camping & Troop Organization | Trip to Camp Wah-Tut-Ca in New Hampshire | ||
| 9 November | Hiking | Day hike in the Winchester Fells Reservation. Hike to Bears Hill Tower, we had lunch atop the tower and enjoyed the great views |
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| 7-8 December | History | Trip to Battleship Cove in Fall River. Scouts will tour and the Battleship Massachusetts and sleep aboard in WWII sailor berths | Highlights | |
| 18 January | Winter Campout | Winter camping at Camp Wa-Tut-Ka. Scouts will set up for winter camping in tents. There will be a cabin backup. | ||
| 1 March | Skiing | One day Ski Trip to Gunstock MT. The scouts will leave the church parking lot early in the AM and return approximately 6:45 PM | ||
| 22-23 Mar | Camping/ Orienteering | Camping at Camp Nihan in Saugus with hiking at adjacent Breakheart Reservation. Purpose is back to scout basics. Boys will camp and eat as a patrol. Also five mile map and compass race by patrol to finish 2nd Class Requirement | Additional Details | Highlights |
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April Cancelled |
Camping/ Backpacking |
Trip to Camp Wah-Tut-Ca in New Hampshire Cancelled due to adult committments |
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| 17-18May |
Backpacking & Orienteering |
Camping at Camp Nihan in Saugus with hiking at adjacent Breakheart Reservation. This is the same location as in April. Continued focus on the scout basics. Complete orienteering course for First Class requirements. All scouts will be hiking in from Breakheart to Nihan (only a 1.5 mile hike) which will influence their cooking preparation and food selections | Additional Details | |
| 14-15 Jun (Was 6-8 June but -same weekend as school graduation) |
Hiking |
White Mountain Adventure - Hike over Moat Mountains. Interesting hike at lower elevations (3,000 ft) but beautiful views from exposed summits. | ||
| 27 Jul - 1 Aug 2003 | Scout Camp | Camp Wah-Tut-Ca in New Hampshire | ||
| 24-27 Aug 2003 | Optional non-troop event for backpacking merit badge | Presidential Traverse - Three day hike across the Presidential Range. It is one of the roughest and most beautiful in New England. The trip will be approximately 19 miles in total. Each night we will be staying at huts. Total cost (due to $44 per night for huts - scouts under 15 years old) is about $100-120 per person. See scout Harry if interested in joining trip | Additional Details | |
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Camp Wah-Tut-Ca - October 2002
Located in Northwood NH, Camp Wah-Tut-Ca rests on 265 acres & has Tent sites, Adirondack shelters, and Winter cabins. The scouts will camp at tent sites. Click here for driving Directions or for a Map of the Camp.
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Battle Ship Cove - USS Massachusetts - December 2002
"Imagine sleeping in Navy canvas bunks with your group in the crew's quarters of a 35,000 ton World War II battleship! Eating chow "Navy style" in the officers' wardroom aboard Battleship Massachusetts. Exploring the length and breadth of a proud fighting ship that was home to more than 2,300 sailors! Imagine sleeping in Navy canvas bunks with your group in the crew's quarters of a 35,000 to World War II battleship! Eating chow "Navy style" in the officers' wardroom aboard Battleship Massachusetts. Exploring the length and breadth of a proud fighting ship that was home to more than 2,300 sailors!"
The troop will leave from the Church parking lot at 1200 (noon) on Saturday, December 7th. We will return to the same location at 1300 on Sunday, December 8th.
Click here for more information on Battleship Cove or for Directions.
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Winter Campout - 18 January 2003
Located in Northwood NH, Camp Wah-Tut-Ca rests on 265 acres & has Tent sites, Adirondack shelters, and Winter cabins. The scouts will camp at tent sites. Click here for driving Directions or for a Map of the Camp.
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Gunstock Mountain: 1-2 March 2003
Route 11A, Gilford, NH
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The troop will overnight at a nearby condo and ski Gunstock Mountain on Saturday. The listed ticket price is $46 (adults) and $36 (youth). We will work on the rate and expect a discounted cost of approximately $30 for scouts. However, Gunstock usually runs promotional specials offering much better deals. For example, in March of last year you could get a free ski ticket by purchasing 10 Dannon yogurts. This web page will post any known deals - or if you hear of one, please notify the Scoutmaster
Camp Nihan - 17-18 May 2003
The troop will leave from the Church parking lot at 0900 on Saturday, 10 May. The scouts can be picked up right at Camp Nihan on Sunday 11 May at 0900
Key equipment - Backpack and compass
Located in Saugus, MA, Camp Nihan is run by the MDC and offers a nearby outdoor site for non-profit organizations. Its location adjacent to the Breakheart reservation offers numerous scouting opportunities such as hiking & map & compass. with numerous scouting opportunities. Click here for Directions to the Camp or for a map of Breakheart Reservation.
On Saturday, the Scouts will be dropped off at the entrance of Breakheart Reservation and hike to Camp Nihan. This is only a distance of 1.2 miles but will require them to carry on their backs everything they will use for the weekend (except water - available at camp). It will be good practice concerning pack preparation, meal selection, and determining the appropriate camp gear. In the afternoon, there will be a map and compass contest through Nihan and Breakheart Reservation. The rest of the time is for the scouts to enjoy and help each other with other needed rank requirements.
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Breakheart Reservation photos courtesy of the internet |
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Moat Mt Hike - White Mountain Adventure: 14-15 June 2003
The troop will leave from the Church parking lot at 0630 (i.e., six-thirty in the morning) on Saturday, June 14th. Please arrive by 0615 so we can pack up and get on the road. We will return to the same location at 3:30 PM on Sunday, June 15th.
Key equipment - Day pack and compass - This is not a backpacking trip - scouts will leave their camping gear behind at our campsite and only take a daypack.
We will drive up to North Conway and hike the Moat Mountain Trail. Total trail distance is 9.2 miles but with some additions at the end (Diana's Bath detour) it will bring the total trail distance to the 10 miles required to count for a hiking merit badge hike. The trip traverses South Moat Mountain, Middle Moat, and North Moat before exiting at Diana's Bath - a fun swimming location which the scouts will enjoy to terminate the hike. The most difficult part of the hike will be the first two hours due to the elevation change (see elevations in timetable below). The rest of the hike will be mostly along the ridgeline with medium elevation changes. After we summit North Moat, the terrain is mainly downhill. There is an optional route to reduce trip distance to 8.0 miles if necessary. Please be advised that while this hike is at lower elevations, it is still in the Spring in the White Mountains where the weather can change severely and suddenly. Each scout participating must have the mandatory gear listed below.
Mandatory Equipment
Wool Hat
Compass
Map (Leaders will provide)
Water (2 quarts minimum - 3 if you drink alot)
Water purification tablets (Leaders will provide if you do not have - don't buy)
Hiking boots - Broken in - do not buy new - if don't have - wear sneakers - but get those boots and start breaking them in
Rain coat - best would be an all weather lightweight coat - need mainly for wind protection and water protection second
wool shirt
Lunch
Bug spray (recommend non aerosol, scouts can share to save weight)
Whistle
Chewing gum
Optional Equipment
Camera
Water resistant gloves - needed mainly for wind, the nylon shell from 2 part ski gloves work the best
We will camp Saturday night at the Appalachian Mountain Club's Swan's Falls Campsite. This is located in Maine, about 15 miles from where we exit the trail, and a nice location right on the Saco River. Sunday will be spent either at the campsite (Saco River) or North Conway..
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| 0615 | Arrive at Church | |
| 0630 | Depart Church Lot | |
| 0900 | Arrive North Conway - Drop gear at Dugway Road - Drive one car to northern trail head at Diana's Bath Parking lot and return to Dugway Road | |
| 1000 | Begin Hike from Dugway Road via Moat Mountain Trail | 0.0 Miles |
| 1215 | South Moat Summit (2770') | 2.3 miles |
| 1235 | Middle Moat Summit Area (2800') | 2.9 miles |
| 1310 | Red Ridge Trail, Upper Junction (2760') | 3.8 miles |
| 1405 | North Moat Mountain (3196') | 5.0 miles |
| 1500 | Attitash Trail (1080') | 6.8 miles |
| 1540 | Red Ridge Trail, lower junction (750') | 8.1 miles |
| 1610 | Diana's Bath (600') - relax and enjoy for 30 minutes | 9.2 miles |
| 1700 | West Side Road (550') | 9.8 miles |
| 1745 | Swan's Falls Campsite | |
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| 0900 | Depart Swan's Falls | |
| 1200 | Arrive at Church Parking Lot (lunch stop at Yankee Smokehouse) | |
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Trip Dates: 24-27 August, 2003
Current Participants: Expressing interest - 1Adult, 1 Scout. If more scouts going, at least one additional adult needed. Reservations critical - the huts book up fast. As of 21 May, there were still 16 slots available at the Madison Hut and 49 at Lake of the Clouds. For reservations, first confirm trip with scout Harry (Again, will need another adult) and call (603)-446-2727 for reservations at the huts. Cost is $68 per night per adult and $44 for youths 15 and under. The cost includes dinner and breakfast for nights spent at the huts
Trip Description:
For the hike, we will be going across the Presidential Range. It is one of the roughest and most beautiful in New England. It will be a three day (two night) trip of approximately eight miles each day. We’ll travel about a mile an hour in this terrain. The first day will be the toughest as we will ascend the Northern Presidentials at Mt Madison. Each night we will be staying at huts (like dormitories) of the Appalachian Mountain Club. This will cut down on weight (no tents and less food) and you’ll get to experience the hut system, which is the only type like it in the world. Cost will be approximately $100-120 (two nights at AMC mountain huts at $44/night, one night at Pinkham notch, plus food and incidentals). Contact scout Harry if you are interested in going.
Trip Itinerary:
| Day | Date | Event | Hiking Distance | Hike Time |
| 1 | Sunday 14 Aug, 2003 | Leave Lynnfield at 1:00 PM. Arrive Pinkham Notch Appalachian Mountain Club "Hotel" and spend night. | ||
| 2 | Monday 19 Aug 2003 | TOUGH DAY. Take AMC transportation to Appalachia trail head. Hike to AMC Madison Hut (4825' elevation) via the Valley Way trail. Leave gear at Hut and take side trip up Mt Madison (5366'). Return to hut and spent night. | 4.2 miles | 4 hr 10 min |
| 3 | Tues 20 Aug 2003 | Depart AMC Madison Hut and traverse Mt Jefferson, Mt (John Quincy) Adams, possible side trip to Mt (Sam) Adams, Mt Clay, Nelson Craig, and Mt Washington. Depart Mt Washington and spend night in AMC Lake of Clouds Hut. | 6.8 miles | 4 hr, 20 min |
| 4 | Weds 21 Aug 2003 | Depart AMC Lake of Clouds Hut and traverse Mt Monroe, Mt Franklin, Mt Eisenhower, Mt Pierce, Mt Jackson, and Mt Webster. Exit trail at Crawford Notch. Remainder of day dependent on trip participants - if need to return to Lynnfield, we will do so that evening. If not, we could spend the night at Crawford Notch or Pinkham Notch and return the following day. | Approx 9 miles (depends on route - mostly downhill)) | 8 hrs |
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