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