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Base Camping

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"Base Camp" refers to outdoor trips where a campground is near a parking area. The Base Camp design promotes the training astmosphere for all camping skills including special projects or themes.  A similar camp design is "car camping".  However, this style is geared more toward Troop family trips such as, Ocoee-Hiwassee rafting, Grimes Canoe Base, ReelFoot Lake, Shiloh and other similar outings.  Please see the trip coordinator for any additional gear needed during these weekends.

Base Camp Checklist

Boxwell Summer Camp

Boxwell 2010 Camper List

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Hiking/Backpacking

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Backpacking is a popular pastime for adventurers. It is a fun way for beginners and experienced hikers alike to enjoy the beauty of nature while getting healthy exercise. Hitting the open trail can instill as sense of freedom in a person and get you back in touch with nature. Carrying everything you need with you...

Imagine yourself on the edge of a lake in the wilderness or at the top of a mountain with only the birds watching you. Avid hikers are always on the lookout for rough and rigorous terrain to explore. Hiking the backcountry--hiking trails that are far off the beaten path--attracts many hikers. For those who are up to a good challenge, hiking in a backcountry location where there are no hiking trails brings about a sense of accomplishment. Backcountry hiking is typically done in areas that are considered rural or off of the beaten path. Locations where there is dense woods, mountainous terrain and heavy brush are examples of backcountry areas.

Out Troop’s backpacking eligibility is determined from a scout's previous experience and Rank. Typically, an age of 13 or older is preferred for the high adventure hiking trips. On some hiking trips, the Troop plans a low-end intermediate-to-beginner hike. This young crew has the aid of coordinators will help prepare the them with food and gear preparation. More experienced scouts will typically teach hiking essentials at Troop meetings.

The more experienced crew will plan hikes that are more challenging often times in rough and rigorous terrain areas but always with a site of special interest like a water fall, gorge or mountain view. All crew members are responsible for all gear and food. Crew members also help in the planning process and trail selection process.

The links below feature articles on gear, food and clothing. There are two categories, mild-warm weather and cold weather.

Mild Weather Hiking

BSA Warm Weather Camping List

General Backpacking List

First Aid Kits

Backpacking Food Suggestions

All Season Backpacking Tips to Consider

Winter Hiking

BSA Cold Weather Camping Checklist

Boy's Life Winter Backpacking Chart

First Aid Kits

Northern Tier Clothing Video (Layering)

Winter Backing Gear & Clothing

Winter Backpacking Clothing Article

Winter Camping Tent Layout

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Canoe Trips

Paddling Trip List

Canoe Trip Tips

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Snow Ski and Snow Boarding

Appropriate Skiing Attire