[pct-l] Scout Merit Badge Hikes

[scourtway at bpa-arch.com (Steve Courtway)]

wait wait wait wait.......20 miles........boots ?

check their running shoe fit first man

heh

s.c.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Logerwell, Russell M" <russ.logerwell@hp.com>
To: <GSL38@aol.com>; <goforth@cnw.com>; <kduff@ix.netcom.com>;
<pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 2:13 PM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Scout Merit Badge Hikes


> Several concerned hikers have issued warnings about over-doing with
> young scouts.
> Thanks for the candid replies -- First-hand Experience is greatly
> appreciated!
>
> I guess I should have given more info on our pre-conditioning.
>
> We are doing a series (5-7) of 10-mile hikes near Corvallis with hills
> 500-1000' about every other weekend. Maybe North-side Mary's Peak with
> 2300' in 5.5 miles prior to any long trips. These boys are just
> finishing the Cycling MB with 10, 15, 25 and 50 mile rides, so they are
> in fair physical shape.
>
> I'll definitely watch their endurance levels -- I do want to encourage
> their enjoyment, not squelch their spirits. And boot fit/foot care will
> be stressed. It is definitely something to work up to over the Summer
> and Fall.
>
> My hope was a downhill section of the PCT or along a river for the long
> day hike.
>
> Any recommendations on hikes?
>
> Warmest regards,
> Russ Logerwell
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GSL38@aol.com [mailto:GSL38@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 1:48 PM
> To: goforth@cnw.com; kduff@ix.netcom.com;
> pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net; Logerwell, Russell M
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Scout Merit Badge Hikes
>
>
> >
> > I am working with Boy Scouts in Troop 3 in Corvallis, Oregon
> on their
> > Hiking Merit Badge.
> >
> > This will culminate with a 20-mile dayhike -- and of course
> the PCT came
> > to mind.
> >>
> >
>
> I agree with goforth.  I am a backpacking advisor for Girl
> Scouts and work with girls ranging from 4th grade to 12th grade.  The
> girls start out on shorter hikes/backpacks and each month they increase
> their mileage.  Some of these girls have backpacked the Grand Canyon and
> I still do not push them to do 20 miles in a day (they would kill me if
> I did).  The girls hike/backpack only on the PCT.  As I was also an
> Asst. Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Venture Crew, I've been on the 20 miler
> with the boys.  Since the 20 miler is a requirement for the Hiking Merit
> Badge, maybe select terrain which is not as rugged for their age and
> ability.  Make sure the boys are conditioned for the hike and work up to
> 20 miles.  Once they are ready, select an area of the PCT which would
> allow a jump out in case the boys cannot do the entire 20 miles.  There
> are small segments of the PCT in Oregon which the boys could use as
> conditioning hikes in preparation for the 20 miler.  It would give you
> an opportunity to judge each boy's ability to actually do the 20 miles.
>
> Donna Smith
> Girl Scout Troop 3000 Backpacking Advisor
>
>
>
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