There is an ointment called "Chiggerex" that I picked up in WalMart Pharmacy. It is for chiggers, tick and other bug bites. Of course your not going to find it out on the trail, but it you hit a...
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There is an ointment called "Chiggerex" that I picked up in WalMart Pharmacy. It is for chiggers, tick and other bug bites. Of course your not going to find it out on the trail, but it you hit a...
All depends upon the time of year. I only carry a "designated bottle" during the colder seasons so I don't have to leave my tent. During the warmer weather, I wonder away from the tent site and water...
If you are planning a New Years weekend hike, I would like to hear about it. I will be out this weekend myself, probably somewhere up around Johns Hallow Shelter area. I will be finalizing my plans...
Where besides McAfee's Knob have you been hiking Billyboy? I have been out when time permitted. Daughter got married a couple of weekends ago so for most of the month of June I was committed to...
Regardless of some folks opions of scouts and the BSA, these young men are human beings and as someone pointed out, someone's children. Drills are held in camps (long term camping) within the first...
I would be interested. What a way to celebrate a birthday (18th) than hitting the trail with others of like mind and faith. I will have to work out some details with my schedule, but am definately...
I'm with Blissful on this. Her recommendation is what I generally take scouts out on about the 2nd or 3rd bp trip. Take time to enjoy the trail. There is a great swimming hole on Campbell Creek near...
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Very inspiring article. My prayers go out to Will and his family. With his determination and a healing touch from the Great Physican, Will can over come this obsticle on the trail of life. There is a...
Ashman, you will have to show the scouts you work with. They too will think it is "way cool". BTW, I usually put on a glove to hold the packet.
I passed by Bailey Gap shelter a week or so ago, didn't stay at the shelter but get some water from a spring about 100 yards off trail down the hill from the shelter. I wouldn't say the water was...
Some house brands actually use a foil lined packets, such as WalMart and Foodlion. Where Quacker brand is usually just a plastic lined packet.
I have been doing this for many (to many to...
I think Mags is onto something here! Thanks Mags for the food for thought.
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I have been envolved in the BSA for more than 40 years as both a youth member and an adult. Yes, we played around with the aerosol can "blow torches" but we never set random...
I was out in the area a couple of weeks ago and had plenty of water. We have had a fair amount of rain fall, so you shouldn't have any problems.
You need to go back and read post #1 in this thread to get the full details and better understand the experience Tim Man offered these scouts.
I haven't encountered any problems parking in this area and haven't heard of any problems either. PM Hikerhead. He lives closer to the area and may be aware of any known problems.
Philmont here we come!
Welcome to WB neighbor. I am just across the river in Madison Heights. Great to another from central VA on board.
Welcome to WB you have come to the best place on the internet for information and advise on hiking, backpacking etc. A "30 day excursion"? What are your plans? When are you planning to do this hike?...
FWIW, I am in agreement with both of you. Remember the accronym KISS (Keep it simple stupid). Our troop has our own personal gear list for bp, car camping, summer/spring/winter camping and these...
Ok FootSlogger, you keep the snow/winter stuff up there in WY. We don't want it down here in VA. We are ready, already for Spring. The Red Bud's are in bloom. Spring is in the air.
How is PT...
I have had to cancel backpacking and/or other trips because I couldn't get other adult leaders to go. The scouts were very disapointed. I explained to them there wasn't anything I could do. I have to...
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Neat idea. I think I will share this with my SPL and see about them doing something like this with our newly bridged scouts. Will include the parents in this meeting, as I am sure it will be...
Quote from Stinker not Tinker! lol:D