Adventure 2004 - Southwestern Colorado

                                                

Troop 19 High Adventure 2004 Trip Requirements

San Juan Wilderness, Colorado

Estimated Trip cost is $650

All Participants-Minimum Requirements are to be completed by June 1st 2004

First Class Rank

Active member of Troop 19 for at least 9 months

Scout Spirit

Proper Equipment and Clothing based upon the list of required equipment

Physically fit for high altitude hiking and carrying a backpack for 2 days

Current Medical Form and Health History (scouts and adults)

Attend Information and Training Sessions for skills knowledge

Participate in prep hikes based upon your level (A, B or C) as detailed below and the mandatory final prep backpack with assigned crew (May/June04—actual date TBD)

A. Extreme Trip at High Altitude

This will be 4-5 nights of extended backpacking with limited other sightseeing before/after trip.

Complete Minimum Requirements

First Class Rank and above (if above First Class—must have advanced one rank in the last 12 months)

Complete one Prep Day Hike (4000 Footer and 10 miles)

Complete two Prep Overnight Backpacks (one of which is the mandatory final group backpack)

Demonstrate Cardio respiratory endurance by successfully completing one of the following tests:

Run two miles in 20 minutes

Hike 3 miles on level terrain with a 35# pack in 50 minutes

Earn the Presidential Fitness Award (http://www.indiana.edu/~preschal/ppfa/testingevents/qual.shtml )

Adults should review the adult fitness standards from the same website in requirement c and be at least a moderate fitness rating for the cardio respiratory endurance test for their age or complete requirement a or b listed above.

B. Intermediate Backpacking and Day Hiking

This consists of 2 or 3 nights backpacking along with day hikes for the remainder of the trip. The group will use an established base camp for day hikes and remote campsites for the backpacking. Limited sightseeing before/after the backpack trip. May be two one night trips or one two/three night trip and a potential one night trip

Complete Minimum Requirements

First Class Rank and above

Complete one Prep Day Hike (4000 Footer and 8 miles)

Complete two Prep Overnight Backpacking Trips (one of which is the mandatory final group backpack)

C. Introductory Backpacking and Day Hiking

This will consist of a one or two night backpacking experience with day hikes for the remainder of the trip. Some local sightseeing/activities will be offered to complement the day hikes. Day hikes will range from 3 to 7 miles.

Complete Minimum Requirements

First Class Rank and above

Complete two Day Hikes (at least 5 miles each)

Complete two Prep Overnight Backpacking Trips (one of which is the mandatory final group backpack)