Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!
As you all know, we are leaving for the Winter Trek this Friday. I know Harrison sent a reminder a few days ago, but because we are not meeting before we head out…we are sending extra reminders.
Please, Please, Please make sure your packs are packed with the gear listed below. We want to keep everyone safe and warm during all the outside activities. It looks like Saturday may be a mix of rain/snow, so please take a double or triple check to make sure you have rain gear, snow gear, and warm layers. Mr. Katz will be picking up our borrowed gear from the YOP on Thursday. In efforts to make a speedy departure, we will keep it stored in the car and distribute it to each individual when we reach VT. Can’t remember what you asked to borrow? Check out the list here.
We will meet at the parking lot behind the Carriage Building (2067 Mass Ave, Cambridge) at 3:30 pm. Please, please, please bring a SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP with you. You can find it on the troop website here and I’ve attached a pdf to this email.
Everyone please bring a bag dinner on Friday for the ride up to VT.
Remember that any medication needs to be in its original packaging with directions and please leave your electronics at home.
It will take us about 3.5 – 4 hours to reach the camp. Right now, Friday looks to be good weather for driving. There will be other troops arriving on Friday night and the camp has some activities and ice breakers planned for Friday evening. Before our departure on Sunday, we will make some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for scouts to eat on the way home. We have had limited contact with the camp and do not have an accurate time as to when we will be leaving…sometime in the morning after breakfast. We will provide you with pick up details as soon as we can. I’m sure the reception is spotty up there, but we will pull over to fill you in during travel.
Please feel free to contact either Mr. Katz or myself if you have any questions. Looking forward to having some fun in the snow…it’s going to be a great weekend!
Happy New Year!
Shannon – 617-710-6799
Gerry – 617-515-8383
| Item | Quantity |
| t-shirts (not cotton) | 3 |
| Long sleeve shirt (not cotton) | 3 |
| Long pants (not cotton) | 2 |
| Fleece jacket (synthetic) or heavy wool sweater | 2 |
| Warm gloves or mittens | 1-2 |
| Warm winter jacket | 1 |
| Snow pants | 1 |
| Underwear | 2 |
| Wool socks | 3 |
| Liner socks (synthetic) | 3 |
| Synthetic long underwear (base layer) top & bottom | 2 |
| Rain gear (pants and jacket) | 1 |
| Warm hat (wool or synthetic) | 2 |
| Balaclava | 1 |
| Warm, insulated hiking boots or winter boots | 1 |
| Slippers for inside cabin to avoid wet floors | 1 |
| Sleeping bag (30°F) no sleeping pad needed | 1 |
| Towel – small hand | 1 |
| Toiletries (thoothpaste, toothbrush, etc | 1 |
| Headlamp or flashlight | 1 |
| insulated mug or cup for hot drinks (not ceramic) | 1 |
| Water bottles (1L Nalgene) | 1 |
| Scout handbook | 1 |
| Clothes to sleep in (can be cotton) | 1 |
| Lightweight daypack | 1 |
| Large duffel or backpack to fit everything | 1 |
| Optional Items Optional Items | |
| Camera | |
| reading book | |
| pocketknife (Need Totin’ Chip) | |
| NO ELECTRONICS WHILE CAMPING |