Date of Event: December 13-14 2008
Attendance: 9 adults and 11 scouts
During the weekend of December 13-14, the troop camped at Seven
Springs campground near Cave Creek. This outing was used to satisfy the
cold weather camping requirement of the camping merit badge. We also
went on a 7.5 mile hike along the creek.
The weather for the trip was cool and rainy. There were a few
sprinkles of rain during the day, but the heaviest rain held off until
night time. The temperatures at night got down into the high thirties.
The rain and cloud cover kept it from getting any colder.
On Saturday afternoon, part of the troop went on the hike. It was an
easy hike with little elevation change. It was nice to walk near a
flowing creek that actually had water in it. We had to cross the creek
several times to follow the trail. We had a two scouts get wet while
crossing, but no injuries.
The scouts that didn't go on the hike setup the troop tents and
inspected them for damage or missing parts. They also got a chance to
get sign-off on any requirements they had earned.
After a cold, rainy and windy nights sleep, everyone was eager to
pickup and get home.
