2024 High Sierra Backpacking

One of the most exciting and difficult activities in the troop, this is our final backpack of the season through the Sierras.  This trip is quite strenuous, and scouts should have prepared with other backpacking trips.  

*** If you or your scout have had any of these symptoms in the last 21 days: FEVER, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL, STOMACH UPSET, HEADACHE, FATIGUE, BODY ACHES, RASH, or has TRAVELED IN THE LAST 21 DAYS or been in contact with any COVID-19 CONFIRMED PATIENTS, please do not participate in the upcoming activity.

Due to COVID-19, all participants of troop outings must fill out two consent forms: BSA Activity Consent Form and Troop Consent Form.   Starting from carpooling, all participants must practice safety measures throughout the entire outing, such as social distancing or wearing face masks. Make sure to exercise proper judgement and maintain good personal hygiene, such as bringing hand sanitizer.

Depart:        Saturday, July 27 @ 2 PM

Return:        Saturday, August 3 @ 9PM

Trip Info:     High Sierra

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*** Scouts' behaviors should be in accordance with Scout Oath and Scout Laws.  Horseplay, physical violence, harassment, initiation rites, bullying, theft, verbal insults, ..., are prohibited.  It's of the utmost importance that scouts follow instructions especially during outings.  Otherwise scout, not only put himself in danger, he also endangers those around him.  Guardians are responsible for their scouts' manners.

*** Troop policy: friends and guests are welcome to participate in troop activities if their consent form/health form are submitted and if they have a responsible adult company.