The troop took a trip up on the parkway to hike at Graveyard Fields and then to camp out at Mount Pisgah Campground. The hike took us up to the upper falls where we had lunch, and then back to the parking lot – with just enough time to beat the thunderstorms.  We then drove to Mount Pisgah Campground and spent the night there.  A good time was had by all.  Thanks to Mr. Vannice for helping to plan a great weekend trip!  Check out the photos here.

This year we have a cool opportunity to purchase customized T-shirts for summer camp!

Please email Jay Walton as soon as possible with your order and sizes – as the order needs to be placed no later than April 15th.

Thanks!

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Here’s the Packing List to aid in Scout preparation for this weekend’s trip, as well as an Itinerary of events. 

Please remember that Scouts must pack their own gear (not parents) if the Scout is to know where his gear is on the trip.  These fine young men have all been doing so well in preparing for their events, and all you parents should be very proud of your sons.

Each boy should arrive Fri. evening fed and ready to go.  We will be providing Sat. AM breakfast, the boys will be making up lunches to take with them on  the trail for Saturday’s lunch, Sat. PM supper will be provided, as well as a Sun. AM light breakfast.

This promises to be a fantastic trip, so please thank Mr. Jon Vannice for his hard work, and preparation for this event.  If not for his efforts, it would not be happening!  THANKS JON!

Thanks!

John White
Scoutmaster

We are planning a Troop 73 Campout, September 11-13 at George Washington National Forest and a day trip down the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail, Damascus, VA.

We will depart from the parking lot at Nativity Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 11th. Eat before you come as we do not plan to stop on the way. We will return to Nativity on Sunday, September 13, between 11 a.m. and noon. We will call Sunday morning to let you know our time of arrival.

Damascus is northeast of Bristol, approximately a 2½ hour drive, from Asheville. We will set-up camp Friday night and have snacks around the camp fire. Saturday morning we will go to the outfitter to get the bikes and then take a shuttle to the top of the mountain. From there, the Creeper Trail descends in a gentle grade over 17 miles to Damascus. We will be back at the campsite by mid- to late-afternoon.

It promises to be a great trip.

Cost is $45 per person. That includes all food, bike rental, trail and camp fees. If any boy would like to go on this trip, but the cost of the trip would prevent them from attending, please see Dr. White about scholarship funds that are available. We really want everyone to attend.
For planning we must know by Tuesday evening’s regular scout meeting (9/1/09) whether you will be attending. If so, you must bring the $45 to the meeting.

A packing list will be provided for all registrants next week.

For more information on the sites:
George Washington National Forest, Bear Tree Recreation Area
www.adventuredamascus.com

Thanks!

John White
Scoutmaster
Troop 73 – Arden, NC
E-mail: Scoutmaster@WNC-Troop73.org
Web: WNC-Troop73.org