The Black Bears’ Pathfinders and Rovers will be backpacking November 1-2 at C&O Canal Trail. Please sign up below if your scout is planning to attend, all adults should also sign up.
Pathfinders and Rovers are expected to bring their own personal gear, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mat, uniforms, etc. in a backpacking backpack. They will also need to bring their own appropriate trail food. Troop leadership will have small stoves and pots to be able to make hot water, but your scout needs to have everything else they need. REI sells pre-packaged dehydrated meals that are lightweight for camping, however, Ramen noodles, trail mix, granola bars and sandwiches are also good options.
Scouts will be hiking a few miles to the campsite and back out to a pick up point. Emails will go out with instructions for drop off and pick up points.
Don’t know what to bring? Click here for our list of backpacking essentials. If you need to borrow gear, please indicate that in the form below. The troop does have tents and sleeping bags and some other gear you can borrow. It is on a first come first serve basis.
If you are planning to attend, please fill out the registration form below.
