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Day 2 we left camp @ 6:30am and drove to our river guide's location. They transported us up the river by bus. The above map shows what part of the river we ran.
We got back down into Moab after 2:00pm and decided on a quick shake @ Milt's. From there we went up to our camp @ Entrada. We took the mountain bikes out and looked for geocaches. The weather was sunny and perfect all day.
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Equipment List
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Biodegradable soap
Towel
Comb
Flashlight
Batteries
Sunglasses
Chap stick
Sunscreen (waterproof)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tarp
Tent
Swimming suit (shorts)
Small first-aid kit
Insect repellant
Day-pack or fanny pack
Canteen or water bottles (min 2 quarts)
Matches
Good hiking boots/shoes
Foot wear for river rafting
Brimmed hat
Personal eating utensils
Multiple changes of clothing and socks
Optional Items
Camera
Eye drops
Journal
Pen/Pencil
Scriptures
Snacks
Spending money
We made it out of the Vegas heat Friday night and Saturday morning. We camped up near Mt. Charleston in Fletcher Canyon. Our camp spot is marked below. We arrived around 6 and setup camp. We ate dinner and decided on a game of capture the flag.
To Dave's utter joy, he had cell reception and alerted us every 3 minutes on the Lakers domination of the Nuggets in game 6. It lightly sprinkled on us during the night, but alas we survived. I think all had a good time.
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Climbing and Rappelling – Climb or Rappel one of the following areas.
Biking – Bike one of these seven trails.
Whitewater – day-long trip down the Colorado, beginning at Castle Valley. More exclusive trips that offer more thrills are also available for an extra cost.
Shooting Sports – A day of shotguns, black powder, and action archery at base camp
Sightseeing – Hikes around the area to famous Arches, Canyon-lands, Dead Horse Point, etc.
Backpacking – Hike and backpack the upper rim of the La Sal Mountains in this guided overnight two-day experience.
Evening Programs – Games, shooting, campfires, night hikes all after dinner.
If you're still wondering. The photo above has to be from about 1995 when my Priest's group went to Moab.
Update: Here's a link to another troop's trip last year to Entrada.
Our boys have a number of rank advancements and merit badges to be awarded this week. We're looking forward to recognizing the boys on all their hard work. Please be on time and have your boys wear their scout uniforms.
At 7:00pm we'll start Kyle and Steve Simmons Eagle Court of Honor. We're proud of their accomplishment and look forward to celebrating that achievement with them.
We'll be meeting with the Priests this week to work on the assembly of our handcart for the Trek in April. Meet at Bro. Jenning's home at 6:30 this Wednesday. If you didn't get your medical form filled out please do so and bring it with you. We'll try and have some extras if you don't already have one.
Last week we started First Aid. This is a eagle req'd MB which the majority of our boys need. This week is combined activity so we'll finish up the following week. Check the online calendar. It's an extension of my personal calendar so I keep it up to date. Also, please check the resource center (look right) to see what your boy needs to move on to his next rank. The link to the Path to Eagle document contains all the info you need. Of course you can email or call me as well.
We will be playing basketball all month on Thursdays. The first game is slated for tomorrow, the 8th. We play at 7:30pm but need to make sure we're there at least 15 minutes early. The schedule for Thursday, January 8th, is as follows: 6:00...Willows will play Spring Valley 6:45...Spanish Hills will play Palmyra 7:30...Peccole Ranch will play Lakes 8:15...Rainbow will play Desert Breeze TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES #1...We will have two 16 minute halves with a running clock except in the case of a close game. We will stop the clock the last two minutes and pressing will be allowed during that two minutes. #2...Fouls will be assessed, therefore, we need a referee and a scorekeeper from each ward playing. This is a must to keep things under control. #3...Recruiting to win is strongly discouraged. Nonmembers who play must do so with the approval of the Bishop and the President of the Young Men, and he must be attending church or taking the missionary discussions. Most problems in church ball are the result of recruiting to win. This tournament is designed for our faithful young men who like to play and have a good time. Due to the fact that we do allow our deacons to play, it is not good sense to put a twelve year old up against a big bruiser who isn't sensitive to our intent as a stake to put on a safe, enjoyable program for our young men. #4...Young men who play must be 14-18. Any young man who is 18 and graduated from high school will not be allowed to play. Deacons are allowed to play in order to field a team. #5...We will allow a game to start and finish with four players. If a team has less than four players, they will forfeit the game but can recruit from another ward to play the game.
