October 15 Backpacking TripHuntfish Falls Trail

Pisgah ForestPlan for Troop 486

Oct. 15

Gorgeous trails…

Gragg Prong Falls

Gragg Prong Falls

Huntfish falls

The other falls at Huntfish Falls

Fantastic swimming hole!!!

Getting ready to backpack

• September 27: Backpack cooking– Menu planning and how to take your fav recipe

and make it backpack light– Using a backpack stove– Cooking in twos – pick your food buddy now!

• October 11: Packing your pack– Weighty matters: lighter is better– Don’t be a dork, leave the kitchen sink at home

Wet Stream CrossingsYes, we’re going to crossa stream. Many times.

A lot.

So your feet are going to get wet.

It’s part of the fun of backpacking, and with a little planning…it’s no problem at all.

You need: two pairs of shoesDuring the day:protective, supportiveshoes

Evening at the campsite:Lightweight shoes toprotect your tooties

Socks Matter a Lot!!!

Wool socks will keep yourfeet warm all day long, even when your shoes are soaked!

Wool socks are evengreat with lightweight sandals or crocs when you’re in camp in the evening.

Remember:Cotton socks suck.

Don’tbring them.

And about that cotton…

No jeans

No Jeans

SERIOUSLY…NO JEANS!!!

They get heavy when wetand make your life miserable when you’re hiking.

Think polyester/nylon blends – and think layering!

Size matters (and so does weight)

Ridiculously mondo large flashlight.

Airy, almost weightless headlamp flashlight.

Which one would you want to carry in your backpack?

Backpacking mantra: Take only what you need, and make it as small as possible.

Plan for the tripOctober 15

• Do your homework on Friday night. Or go on a date. Or both.

• Leave 6:00 a.m. sharp Saturday morning• Get to trailhead at 10:00 a.m.• Hike, explore, play and enjoy (3.7 miles)• Overnight at Huntfish Falls• Hike, explore, play and enjoy (2.4 miles)• Leave trailhead by 2:00 p.m.• Back to Durham by 6:00 p.m. in time for dinner!