This is a 5-mile round trip to Onyx Peak backpacking. We will ski/shoe several miles along the road to flat area and will camp at a likely spot--we don’t need a stream since we can melt snow for water. It is a fairly gentle climb and all downhill coming back. There are some gentle slopes to practice skiing and falling down. We can tow sleds.Activities at the meadow may include building an igloo or snow shelter and snowball fight.
Depart: 5PM Friday Feb. 7
Return: 5:30 PM Sunday Feb. 9
Trip Info.: Onyx summit
Cost: Cross-Country Ski or Snow Shoes rental
It is encouraged to bring pads as additional insulation from the snow. We will need as many snow shovels as possible (the small back pack ones), and sled type items as well as plastic cannisters for making igloo blocks.
Be sure to attend the upcoming Troop Meetings. We will get organized and discuss ski/snow shoes rental. Snow shoes rental information: REI has 5 pairs of youth- many adult- member pricing $14/day.
*** 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.
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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.
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