Mr. Ham is once again leading the expedition up Mt. Cardigan over February Vacation - the 16th through the 19th. If you are a Star Scout or above and would like to be considered for this winter hiking adventure, please reply to Mr. Ham (copied here).
Scouts must be of Star rank or above and must be approved for this expedition.
There will be day training hikes in the Blue Hills, and all must attend. We have cabin space for nine scouts and three adults, so please reply quickly. There is a cost of $50 per scout for this expedition and anyone attending all of the training hikes and the expedition will receive a partial refund (amount to be determined).
Scouts must be of Star rank or above and must be approved for this expedition.
There will be day training hikes in the Blue Hills, and all must attend. We have cabin space for nine scouts and three adults, so please reply quickly. There is a cost of $50 per scout for this expedition and anyone attending all of the training hikes and the expedition will receive a partial refund (amount to be determined).
Two required practice hikes in the Blue Hills (full pack pack with items noted in the attachment):
-Saturday, January 18th 8 a.m. to 12 noon
--meet at the Church at 8 a.m., head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
-Sunday, February 1st 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
--meet at Church at 12 noon, head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
-Saturday, January 18th 8 a.m. to 12 noon
--meet at the Church at 8 a.m., head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
-Sunday, February 1st 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
--meet at Church at 12 noon, head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection
Below is the planned schedule
Sunday, February 16th:
-leave from Orthodox Congregational Church by 3:00 p.m.
-pick up snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-eat a packed supper
-arrive at Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7:00 p.m.
-food distribution & final packing
-spend the night in the Church School addition
Monday, February 17th:
-leave Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7 a.m.
-eat a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant (The Circle)
-arrive at Mt. Cardigan Base Lodge by mid morning
-check in with the Caretaker at Base Lodge before beginning ascent
-arrive at High Cabin in early afternoon
-spend night in High Cabin
Tuesday, February 18th:
-day hikes to Mt. Cardigan summit, Firescrew, South Peak and/or Base Lodge
-survival shelters, emergency preparedness drill, star gazing
-spend night in High Cabin
Wednesday, February 19th:
-leave High Cabin by 10 a.m.
-arrive at Cardigan Base Lodge in early afternoon
-check out with Caretaker at Base Lodge after final descent
-leave parking lot by early afternoon
-return snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-arrive in Mansfield by late afternoon (traffic dependent)
Sunday, February 16th:
-leave from Orthodox Congregational Church by 3:00 p.m.
-pick up snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-eat a packed supper
-arrive at Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7:00 p.m.
-food distribution & final packing
-spend the night in the Church School addition
Monday, February 17th:
-leave Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7 a.m.
-eat a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant (The Circle)
-arrive at Mt. Cardigan Base Lodge by mid morning
-check in with the Caretaker at Base Lodge before beginning ascent
-arrive at High Cabin in early afternoon
-spend night in High Cabin
Tuesday, February 18th:
-day hikes to Mt. Cardigan summit, Firescrew, South Peak and/or Base Lodge
-survival shelters, emergency preparedness drill, star gazing
-spend night in High Cabin
Wednesday, February 19th:
-leave High Cabin by 10 a.m.
-arrive at Cardigan Base Lodge in early afternoon
-check out with Caretaker at Base Lodge after final descent
-leave parking lot by early afternoon
-return snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
-arrive in Mansfield by late afternoon (traffic dependent)
Mt Cardigan Trip Equipment Listing
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