Month: June 2011

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backpacking trip report

Nick’s HAT report

High Adventure was really fun but was also very challenging at the same time. It was a trip to learn a lot of things about camping and to really get you into shape. I personally learned a lot about being prepared and not leaving things in cars. Pretty much the whole backpacking part of the trip I was unprepared because I left a bunch of things that I needed in Reuben‘s car. This trip also got a big break off of technology which I think a bunch of people are addicted too. This trip also had activities such as white water rafting and climbing and rappelling. We all learned some valuable things on this trip. This was one of the hardest but one of the most fun trips I have been on.

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Libor’s HAT report

In my opinion, the 2011 High Adventure Trip was great. Splitting the troop into patrols for the backpacking portion proved to be an excellent idea which enabled all boys to challenge themselves without leaving anyone behind. I am definitely going to Cohutta Wilderness again. It is quite a backpacking gem. Climbing & rappelling at Lost Wall was fun. Things could go little bit faster but we probably could have set up another climbing top rope or shorter rappel. Rafting Nantahala river was the cherry on top of a well planned trip where everyone had a blast. It just takes closing my eyes for a few seconds in these days to re-live the rapids, the storm, the shiver, and the laughter of everyone on this trip. Just wait until someone calls your name and with a big smile says ‘HI’ upon getting your attention.

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Chris’s HAT report

I think High Adventure was a little easy. I think we should do do every thing the same but with more water. The food was great, the water was cold and the mosquitoes were annoying. my favorite thing on the trip was white water rafting in a thunder storm that made me scared at first then it was a lot of fun. I got scared when David fell out of the raft but Libor and everyone in his raft saved him. The one thing that attacked me was a crawdad. I hate that crawdad, but I brought it upon my self I moved a rock and it attacked me. High Adventure was awesome.

your friend, Chris

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Collin’s trip report

I enjoyed all of the activities that we did, especially the white water rafting. It was fun because it started storming about half way through. I would like to do all of the activities again. I don’t think there is anything I would do differently other than try to climb higher on the rock climbing.

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trip report update

Emily’s trip report

This high adventure trip was better than going to Disney. The Palmetto bugs at Cloudland  Canyon were scarier than the haunted house, the line for climbing and rappelling was way shorter than the line for Space Mountain, and we had thunder and mist on the white water rafting trip just like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Lubos’s potatoes were better than anything the chefs at Disney could whip up, and while we didn’t get to meet any of the Disney characters, hanging out with the boys was very much like hanging out with Goofy. All of this for a fraction of the price of a one day Disney pass. I would like to spend more time in the Nantahala area and would love to take another white water rafting trip.

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High Adventure trip report

During the trip we saw bugs, birds and a baby water moccasin. But my favorite part of the trip was white water rafting. We were tossed, bumped and thrown out of the raft. The raft worker said we should have crack on crack and lay low. Overall, I don’t think I would do anything much different. It was a great trip.

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backpacking skills

Tick Prevention Info

As everyone prepares for the upcoming High Adventure trip &/or summer camp at Boxwell, here’s some good info about tick prevention (see attached brochure).  The ticks are supposed to be bad this year, so extra precautions are a good idea.
In addition to using regular bug repellent, I highly recommend treating clothing with permethrin.  I do this each summer for our family & it makes a big difference during extended outdoor trips & activities.  It is sold under several different brand names. At Bass Pro Shops they sell a version made by Sawyer.  I’ve also seen it made by Repel.
IMPORTANT:  Permethrin & its other variations are intended for use on clothing & gear ONLY.  They should not be used on skin.  The bottle will say this clearly.  Clothing should be sprayed & then put in a sealed plastic bag overnight in order for the solution to permeate all layers of fabric.  The next day, hang clothing on a clothesline outside until completely dry.  Once dry, it is odorless & harmless to humans/pets.  However, care should be taken when working with the liquid form – wear gloves & spray downwind.  Once dry, the protection lasts through approx. 6-10 washings.
See you all soon and stay cool!
Helen K.