Peter and Ryan after the cave, 2007
It’s not every year that we go Caving ! Final Sign up August 10 !
Our camp out this month (August. 21-23) will be a caving adventure. Due to the need for professional guides, proper equipment, and the use of this privately owned cave there will be an additional charge for this trip. We have the group discount rate of $50 per person (payable to Troop215).
All scouts/adults attending are encouraged to sign up at our August 10 meeting or email Mr. Craig as soon as possible.
$50 per person (payable to Troop 215) due at our August 17 meeting.
MEET:
5:00 pm Friday, August 21 at Coachman’s Trail Club House
RETURN:
Approx. 2:00 – 3:00pm Sunday, August 23, 2009
DRESS:
Class B in Camp, Class A to and from event. “grubby” clothes for caving: ziplock bag with change of clothes and shoes/crocs for the ride back to camp.
ROUTE MEALS:
Bring a bag Dinner in Route Friday Night this will save travel time. Bring lunch money for Sunday’s return trip (~$5.00) for a brief lunch stop.
EVENT MEALS:
Troop/Patrol Cooking TBD.
Check out the photos from previous Troop 215 caving trips (thanks Pete):
2007
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560429583DYdjsV?vhost=outdoors
and 2003
http://picasaweb.google.com/pwhaeseker/03Caving#
We will be camping at a private campground located a few miles south of Boone, NC.
Below is a link for additional information about caving with High Mountain Expeditions.
http://www.highmountainexpeditions.com/caving.htm
Please let me know if you have questions.
Mr. Craig
