[Troop-42 Adults] 20 mile hike

[w4im@arrl.net]

This is for those scouts who are doing the 20 mile hike this Saturday.

Please remember that you must do a trip plan prior to the hike if you are using this hike for the Hiking Merit Badge.  This plan should include the date, map routes, clothing and equipment list, and items for the trail lunch.  I have attached a sample of what a plan could look like.  For your trail lunch, try to avoid too much salt, so trail mix, granola bars, and un-salted nuts may be good choices. For your drinks, Gator-ade is ok, but it too has salt.  Try to only bring one bottle if you must.  Water is still the best!!
Included in the attachment is a sample hiking journal.  The Hiking Merit Badge requires you to write a trip report.  This journal may be used during and/or after the hike.  There is also some general info related to hiking you may want to read over.
Be sure to get plenty of rest Thursday night as sometimes we don't sleep as well as we should the first night camping.

I am really looking forward to this hike!!!!  It will be fun!!
John Humphrey
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