September 2017 Outing – Dolly Sods Backpacking

When:  September 9-10, 2017
Where: Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest, WV
Time:   Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 AM on Saturday, September 9th
Return to St. Francis by late afternoon on Sunday, September 10th

Dolly Sods and its’ environs are considered the premier backpacking locales east of the Mississippi River. They feature varied terrain and eco-zones more reminiscent of parts of Canada than the mid-Atlantic. The scouts will backpack and camp in patrols along Red Creek or along the many scenic meadows above the bogs of the wilderness

Scouts must be prepared for creek crossings and cold nights when we camp. This means a change into warm dry clothes (no cotton) for sleeping, extra layers (no cotton) to add on as we climb in elevation, water shoes, walking stick (if you have one), and  extra pairs of dry socks (no cotton) if they get wet on the crossings.  You should have a minimum of two, preferably 3 1-liter nalgene bottles filled with water when we meet at the church. As always, the boys must bring raingear for both the upper and lower body.

Scouts must arrive at St. Francis at 6:30am Saturday morning after having breakfast. They must bring a personal trail lunch for the hike on Saturday. Patrols will prepare Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Scouts should bring money for a quick lunch stop for the return trip on Sunday.  Return is estimated by 2 p.m. Sunday.  Scouts will call their parents as they near the church.

There is a $32 fee ($20 transportation) for each scout and parent attending (includes $20 transportation and meals). THE TRANSPORTATION FEE IS WAIVED FOR BOTH SCOUT AND PARENT IF THE PARENT IS DRIVING.

Registration & payment must be received by Wednesday, September 6, 2017. After September 6, there is a $10 late fee.

Non-driving scout fee = $32
Parent Driving, parent and scout fee = $12 each
Late fee (after Sept 6) = $42

Questions?

Please contact Mike Ray at mikeandtamber [at] msn [dot] com or 703-898-3400.

Payment – Please use the PayPal button at top right labeled “Paypal for Sept 9-10, 2017 Dolly Sods Outing”  to pay the fees for this outing or bring a check for the total fees made payable to BSA Troop 55 to the next troop outing.

Permission Submission – Use the form below to submit outing information.  A copy of the submitted information will be sent to the email you indicate below for your records.

If you would prefer not to submit online:   Download and Print registration form

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Dolly Sods Trip - September 2017

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Scout(s) Name(s) & Adult Name(s):

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Does your child take medication? *

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I hereby give permission for my son(s) - type name of scout(s) below: *

To attend the BSA Troop 55 overnight Dolly Sods trip on September 9-10, 2017 and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care for my son as may be necessary. Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. SIGNATURE BELOW *

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Is Today's date Sept 7 or later? If yes - a $10 late attendee is added *

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Adult Leader Attending and Driving ($12 if on time ) *

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Adult Leader Attending and Driving ($22 late ) *

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I have filled an Adult BSA Application, completed Youth Protection Training and Certification, understand that I will be expected to support the Troop Activities, and will depart & return with the Troop unless cleared in advance by the Scoutmaster and Committee Outing Chair: *

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Please Select Your Outing Registration Choice Required $32/per attendee - On Time, No Driver *

One Scout attending - $32

Two Scouts attending - $64

Please Select Your Outing Registration Choice Required $12/per attendee - On Time, Yes Driver - $20 reduction *

One Scout attending - $12

Two Scouts attending - $24

Please Select Your Outing Registration Choice Required $42/per attendee - Late Registration, No Driver *

One Scout attending - $42

Two Scouts attending - $84

Please Select Your Outing Registration Choice Required base fee is $22/per attendee - Late Registration, Yes Driver *

One Scout attending - $22

Two Scouts attending - $44

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